Senior Associate Scientist I - Biochemical Analysis

Senior Associate Scientist I, Biochemical Analysis

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
• 100% on-site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is a leading center for integrated development, manufacturing, and packaging services for oral solid dosage forms. The site combines advanced technologies with a collaborative environment to support pharmaceutical development from early-stage formulation through commercial supply. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the campus offers modern laboratories, state-of-the-art manufacturing suites, and specialized capabilities to meet diverse client needs. This location fosters teamwork and continuous learning, making it an excellent setting for professionals who want to contribute to delivering life-changing therapies while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Senior Associate Scientist I is primarily responsible for testing samples, participate in method transfer and validation activities, draft methods, and report data under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development and related stability studies.

The role:

• Perform sample testing for biologics under cGMP regulatory guidance
• Participate in method transfer and validation activities
• Draft methods, method forms, and analytical reports
• Execute laboratory testing using techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and compendial assays
• Follow standard operating procedures with strong attention to detail
• Ensure accurate, legible, and compliant documentation in accordance with cGMP
• Perform peer review of laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and method documentation
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and in compliance with procedures

The candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science (no experience required)
• Knowledge of scientific principles in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
• Experience working in a laboratory environment with analytical techniques
• Experience or exposure to cGMP regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, etc.) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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