Scientist I

Job title: Scientist I

About Site Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary We have an opportunity for a Scientist I to join our team and contribute to the Biologics Department. The role involves providing and reporting data required by project contracts, supporting regulatory submissions, release and stability testing, and development projects. This position offers the chance to work on large molecule therapeutics and contribute to meaningful scientific outcomes. You will be part of a collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, and scientific excellence.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

• Develop and execute laboratory work for large molecule therapeutics using customer milestones and site performance standards.
• Work with sample types including in-process, release, or stability for Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) support.
• Apply techniques such as mammalian cell culture, sterile technique, in vitro cell-based assays, ELISA assays, molecular biology (qPCR, PCR), kinetic binding assessment (BLI or SPR), and flow cytometry.
• Perform method validation, transfer, and development activities as needed.
• Conduct testing under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.
• Author and review technical documents including protocols, test methods, reports, and certificates of analysis.
• Train, coach, or mentor others on technical and professional topics.
• Supervise technical staff and manage work assignments and performance.
• Serve as Project Technical Lead responsible for project outcomes and customer interaction.
• Execute efficiency improvement projects with guidance and identify business opportunities on a project basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: 7+ years of relevant experience preferred or based on performance at Catalent.
• Master’s Degree: 2+ years of relevant experience preferred or based on performance at Catalent.
• Doctorate Degree: 0+ years of relevant experience preferred or based on performance at Catalent.
• Knowledgeable in relevant techniques such as mammalian cell culture, sterile technique, in vitro cell-based assays, ELISA assays, molecular biology (qPCR, PCR), kinetic binding assessment (BLI or SPR), and flow cytometry.
• Familiarity with drug development milestones and their context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Supervisory skills expected for Scientists with direct reports. Ability to organize and manage teams addressing lab issues or special projects.
• Recognize unmet customer needs and propose solutions. Effectively back up supervisor to address technical or business issues.
• Focus on personal and team time management and efficiency. Well organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure. May publish or present externally.
• Physical requirements: On an average 8 hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently. May require the use of a respirator.

Preferred Skills & Background

• GMP experience

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement. 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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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.