Associate Scientist I - Quality Control, Sample Management

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
• 100% on-site

Catalent Biologics is a fast-growing business within Catalent Pharma Solutions focused on providing innovative technologies and solutions to help more and better biologic treatments get to patients.  The business includes our proprietary GPEx cell line engineering platform, our new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility in Madison, WI, and our leading biologics analytical services in Kansas City, MO and Research Triangle Park, NC, as well as SMARTag Antibody Drug Conjugate technology in Emeryville, CA.  Leveraging our growing differentiated technology portfolio, world class manufacturing capability, and other integrated services across the Catalent network, Catalent Biologics is positioned to drive significant growth for Catalent.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, WI is hiring an Associate Scientist I - Quality Control, Sample Management.  This position requires a variety of skills necessary for biotech company operations. The position is an entry level laboratory role with the expectation that the candidate can be trained in technical procedures and once trained, execute them consistently and reliably. Additionally, this position may support preventative maintenance and basic laboratory maintenance activities while maintaining a GMP quality system.

The Role:

• Performs solution preparations.
• Perform facility monitoring of gas and water sampling.
• Perform routine Environmental Monitoring in manufacturing environment: active air sampling, non-viable particulate monitoring, surface and personnel sampling.
• Log in samples into laboratory tracking software.
• Performs general lab housekeeping in adherence to 5S standards.
• Stages materials/components for use within cGMP Quality Control lab.
• Accurately completes routine and preventive maintenance on basic equipment.
• Actively participates in team meetings and/or training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

• The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related life sciences field.
• Associate Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related life sciences field with a minimum of 1 year of industry experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
•  Preferred:
  • Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and simple lab equipment.
  • Familiarity with clean room procedure, aseptic technique, and general lab equipment experience.
  •  cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) knowledge.
  • Experience following standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • General laboratory equipment experience, including micropipettes.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401K match 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

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. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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