Catalent
Pharmaceutical Sciences
AssociateScientist
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“Associate Scientist at Catalent. Skills: Analytical testing, Method development, HPLC/GC/UV. Perform analytical research and development. Assist on method development”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot methods; Propose method improvement requirements
100% on-site, Lifting of liquid containers and all objects of greater than 50 lbs, Maintaining clean environment, Safe handling of glass canisters, chemicals, and other required equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Life Sciences, at least one year of experience in pharmaceutical industry, 1+ years of experience in analytical testing/research experience using HPLC/GC/UV, Understand analytical chemistry calculations, Basic understanding and knowledge of analytical chemistry and chromatographic techniques, Knowledge and ability to understand and follow ICH guidelines
Nice to Have
Preferred in Analytical Chemistry
What You'll Do.
Perform analytical research and development
Assist on method development
Assist on method transfer
Assist on method verification
Assist on method validation
Perform routine release testing
Perform stability testing
Analysis of finished products
Analysis of in-process materials
Analysis of raw materials
Perform analysis using KF titrations
Perform analysis using Dissolutions
Perform analysis using IR
Perform analysis using UV spectrophotometers
Perform analysis using LC
Data processing using Empower
Create Empower methods
Perform Empower calculations
Handle investigations
Propose method improvement requirements
Perform method transfers
Perform Compendial verifications
Perform method validations
Calculate mass balance
Calculate peak purity
Report/document stability testing
Escalate OOS/OOT results
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work/assist on method development; Work with the team in improvement of processes; Assist with other personnel with lifting; Work with supervisors/senior team members
Full Job Description
**Associate Scientist** **Position Summary** * Typical working hours are Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. * This position is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky. Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology. The Associate Scientist is responsible for performing analytical research and development work in the Analytical R&D Department. The Associate Scientist work/assist on method development, method transfer, method verification and method validation under appropriate guidance along with routine release and stability testing in support of clinical development and registration activities required for the regulatory submissions. **The Role** * Analysis of finished products, in-process materials, raw materials, according to the assigned specifications, methods, and protocols according to cGLP and cGMP. Document, process, report the data as applicable to support the team in timely fashion. * Perform analysis as required to support assigned testing using KF titrations/Dissolutions/IR/UV spectrophotometers, LC to perform dissolutions/assays/BU/CU, impurities and data processing using Empower and document per applicable test methods/specification/protocols etc. * Use Empower software- creating instrument/processing/report methods and performing online empower calculations for assay/dissolutions/impurities etc. Knowledge of Trackwise for managing deviations and investigations and ability to manage /handle with guidance from supervisors/senior team members. * Troubleshoot and propose any method improvement requirements during the method feasibility work of client supplied methods and/or during compendial method evaluation for assay, impurities, dissolution etc. with guidance from supervisors/senior team members. Methods
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