Associate Scientist II, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Associate Scientist II, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

• 100% on-site

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Associate Scientist II in Commercial Testing is primarily responsible for testing samples and reporting data under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development, release and related stability studies.

The role:

• Perform testing of samples and report data under cGMP regulatory guidance for biologics product development, release, and stability studies

• Execute laboratory techniques including mammalian cell culture and sterile technique

• Conduct in vitro cell-based assays (e.g., reporter gene bioassay, cell proliferation bioassay)

• Perform ELISA assays (quantitative and potency; fluorescence, luminescence, colorimetric, MSD)

• Execute molecular biology methods (e.g., qPCR, PCR)

• Conduct kinetic binding assessments (e.g., BLI or SPR) and flow cytometry

• Follow SOPs and ensure legible, accurate, and compliant documentation under cGMP requirements

• Support drafting of methods, method forms, and result reports while adhering to safety and compliance standards

The candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science No work experience required

• Has applied knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal customers, colleagues, and supervisor

• Well organized with ability to multitask, including independently working on multiple projects

• Able to be flexible with daily work schedule

• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

• Ability to pay attention to detail and exhibit critical thinking

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K

• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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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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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