Associate Scientist II

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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 an Associate Scientist II to join our team in 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 with advanced analytical techniques and contribute to the success of large molecule therapeutics. You will be part of a collaborative environment focused on quality, compliance, and scientific excellence.

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

Execute laboratory work plans and schedules for large molecule therapeutics with input from supervisors or senior team members.

Handle sample types including in-process, release, or stability testing.

Perform analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC (SEC, IEX, RP-HPLC, HIC, peptide mapping, glycan analysis), Karl Fischer, compendia assays (appearance, pH), UV-Vis, Solo-VPE, Nano Drop, and aggregation techniques (MFI, AUC, SEC-MALS).

Conduct method validation or transfer activities under direction.

Perform activities under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as appropriate.

Draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis.

Review laboratory documentation for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.

Train others on laboratory techniques.

Assist in efficiency improvement projects with guidance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a closely related physical science.

0–3 years of relevant experience preferred or based on performance at Catalent.

Maintain high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and site standard operating procedures.

Ability to learn and retain technical information effectively.

Proactively address work issues individually and within a team.

Execute moderately complex procedures or methods with high quality.

Interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions accurately.

Demonstrate mathematical and scientific reasoning ability.

Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.

Identify and interpret out-of-specification data appropriately.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.

Lead by example in alignment with Catalent’s values and culture.

Demonstrate leadership capabilities in a matrix environment.

Recognize unmet needs within the department.

Focus on personal time management and efficiency.

Well organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.

Physical ability to walk, sit, and stand during an 8-hour day; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, smell, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, visual inspection of materials, and frequent use of a computer monitor.

May require the use of a respirator.

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.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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