Senior Associate Scientist I

Position Overview Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm. 100% on-site. Catalent’s Kansas City facility is a premier site for integrated drug development, manufacturing, and clinical supply services supporting a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotech products. Responsibilities Execute laboratory work plans/schedules developed with input from a supervisor or senior team member, including in‑process, release or stability samples. Perform techniques such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, disintegration, friability, hardness, and appearance testing. Under direction, may perform method development, validation, and transfer activities. Maintain accurate and high‑quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and site SOPs. May draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis. Perform parallel review of laboratory documentation and may become qualified to review documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance. Assist in efficiency improvement projects with guidance. Train others on laboratory techniques. Perform other duties as assigned. Candidate Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience, or Master’s degree in a related life or physical science field with no prior work experience required, though relevant educational laboratory experience preferred. Hands‑on experience operating HPLC and Karl Fischer is required; experience with GC, LC‑MS, disintegration, friability, and TGA testing is preferred. Proactively identify and address work‑related issues at both the individual and team level. Ability to process, maintain, interpret, and analyze data, with a basic understanding of instrument operation and troubleshooting across multiple techniques. Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, combined with excellent organization, time‑management, and multitasking abilities. Physical Requirements Ability to perform duties including standing constantly, walking and sitting frequently, and lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 lbs. Requires occasional kneeling and frequent reaching. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and vibration, potential hazards, temperature changes, humidity, wet conditions, and extreme heat or cold. Benefits Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process Diverse, inclusive culture Positive working environment focusing on continual improvement Potential for career growth on an expanding team 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays Generous 401(k) match Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment Tuition reimbursement Equal Opportunity Statement Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catalent