Job Description Position Summary Catalent is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Scientist to join a growing scientific group at our site in Morrisville, NC. This laboratory group is responsible for the support of biologics product development both directly with customers and in collaboration with other Catalent facilities. The Lead Scientist works with minimum supervision and may get assisted by laboratory technicians/associates. He/she demonstrates the potential for technical proficiency and scientific creativity through broad assignments. He/she may be responsible for setting and defining technical objectives and assessing results. Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements. The Role - Leading scientific projects as a technical/team leader in analytical and formulation resources team supporting projects focused on large molecules
- Serves as subject matter expert for analytical biochemistry and chemistry techniques not limited to HPLC, Mass Spectrometry (e.g. LC/MS), Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Peptide Mapping and Amino Acid Analysis (AAA).
- Develop and execute laboratory work plans for self and junior members of the team, using customer milestones and site standards and metrics
- Author and may approve technical documents, such as protocols, test methods, text reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures
- Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance
- Direct technical staff, including work assignments and performance management
- Develop and execute efficiency improvement projects
The Candidate - Ph.D., or M.S in Biochemistry with experience in biophysical characterization
- Ph.D. 5+ years related experience OR Master’s 10+ years related experience OR Bachelor’s 15+ years of related experience
- Experience in macromolecule characterization such as peptide mapping, AAA, monosaccharide analysis, sialic acid analysis, etc using techniques such as SEC-HPLC, UV-HPLC, LC/MS, IC
- Prior experience working in a GMP lab is desirable
- Method development, optimization, validation, and sample testing experience is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Position Benefits - Works cross-functionally and receives exposure to several departments
- The potential for career growth within an expanding QC team as well as other areas
- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K are all offered from day one of employment
- 19 days of paid time off annually + 7 paid holidays
Leadership Competencies for Performance and Development - Leads with Integrity and Respect
- Delivers Results
- Demonstrates Business Acumen
- Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
- Champions Change
- Engages and Inspires
- Coaches and Develops
About Catalent Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help develop some of the nearly 200 products we launch each year or help supply over 7,000 products for patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where our professionals 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, for the benefit of patients globally. Catalent. More products. Better treatments. Reliably supplied. ™
Visit www.catalent.com/careers to explore career opportunities, or contact us at +1 877 503 9493. Catalent is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email along with the job number and title to Jobs@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. |
