Analytics 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 an Analytics Scientist I to join our team. This role involves performing analytical testing and method development to support pharmaceutical projects. The position offers the chance to work with advanced laboratory techniques and contribute to high-quality results for our clients. You will collaborate with a skilled team in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and scientific excellence.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules independently, using customer milestones and site performance standards and metrics. Sample types include in-process, release, or stability. Techniques include High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Karl Fischer, Disintegration, Friability, Hardness, and appearance. Perform method development, validation, and transfer activities.

Author 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 the work of technical staff, including work assignments.

Serve as Technical Lead with responsibility for project outcomes and customer interaction.

Execute efficiency improvement projects with guidance, identifying and recommending project-specific business opportunities to enhance operational performance.

Train others on laboratory techniques.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science is required at minimum.

Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field required with 0+ years of related work experience preferred, or Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field required with 4+ years of related work experience preferred, or Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field required with 6+ years of related work experience preferred.

Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, and reaching; occasional walking, lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 40 lbs.); and occasional kneeling.

Working environment may involve occasional exposure to noise, vibration, and hazards.

Preferred Skills & Background

Proactively address work issues at both an individual and a team level.

Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data.

Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.

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

Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

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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