Quality Control Chemist I
Position Summary:
Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.
Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.
Catalent Pharma in San Diego, CA is hiring a Quality Control (QC) Chemist I. The QC Chemist I will be responsible for performing various analytical techniques and common standard lab practices in order to assess the quality of pharmaceutical products under cGMPs (as applicable) and limited supervision. This position gives opportunities to broaden analytical understanding and learn the common operations in a fast-paced, early Phase-focused, dynamic Quality Control group.
This is a full-time hourly position: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.
The Role:
- Independent execution of various standard laboratory techniques, including but not limited to H/UPLC (high performance liquid chromatography), dissolution per USP <711>, water content analysis per USP <921>, appearance assessment, water activity per USP <922>
- Execution of more advanced analytical techniques with assistance such as PXRD (X-ray diffraction), DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry), FT-IR (infrared spectroscopy), TGA (thermogravimetric), and SEM (scanning electron microscopy)
- Independent preparation of samples, solutions, instrument set-up and breakdown. independent preparation of data packets and creation of stability data sheets and Certificates of Analysis to summarize analytical testing
- Assisted participation in Out of Specification investigations and the documentation of analytical deviations along with Qualified Investigators and management
- Understanding of cGMPs, (Good Manufacturing Practices) Catalent SOPs and Catalent systems applicable to work performed. Apply ICH and FDA guidance. Proactively request assistance when needed to prevent deviations and investigations
- Participate in technical discussions with supervisor and peers. Communicate with clients and intra-company personnel, including delivery of data and notification of OOS/OOT (out of spec/trend)
- Stay current with analytical technology industry standards and equipment. Begin to develop skills to interpret data and use conclusions to propose follow up actions for investigations and deviations. Begin to develop skills to review data packets for technical and compliance errors and demonstrate appropriate attention to detail
- Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry highly preferred, but we will accept a minimum of a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of three years of Analytical QC experience in a pharmaceutical GMP environment
- With a Bachelor’s degree, no experience is required. However, you must have a theoretical understanding of HPLC and other instrumentation listed in the job duties
- Demonstrate considerate and safe behaviors in the laboratory, accountability, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Physical requirements: Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, and co-workers. Regular use of telephone and email. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and fax machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business
Pay:
- The anticipated salary range for this role in San Diego, CA is $62,000 - $70,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why you should join Catalent:
- Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, on-site yoga and HIIT classes, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.
- Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
- Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
- 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.
- Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
- WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.
- Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.
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.
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, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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