Associate Scientist III
Catalent
Baltimore, MD, US
Job highlights
Qualification
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field plus 3-8 years of relevant experience; OR. The ability to work in team- oriented environment is essential, as this person will work closely with other members of Process Development Group, QC, GMP, and participate on multidisciplinary project teams
Responsibility
The Associate Scientist III functions independently and is actively engaged in process and product development within a dynamic project team with supervision. The Associate Scientist III displays strong technical knowledge, initiative and scientific commitment, and makes significant scientific and technical contributions to downstream process development within the Pre-Clinical Downstream Development Group. Deploys knowledge and technical skills to execute studies in a timely manner. Presents results on a regular basis. Assists in moving projects forward toward GMP Manufacturing for clinical trials, registration, or improvements of existing processes and products. Executes on project work including primary recovery from cell paste or inclusion bodies of specific proteins/macromolecules, downstream processing of macromolecules expressed in mammalian cell lines, insect cells, or microbes, development and execution of purification and analytical protocols and interaction with appropriate analytical and upstream functional areas to determine appropriate method for purification of target molecules. Learns to initiate and develop plans to ensure the timely completion of experiments. Designs studies and plans timing of execution of studies along with supervisor. Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Job Description
Description
Associate Scientist III, Downstream Position Summary: Catalent hires people with a passion to make a difference. Your expertise, coupled with our advanced technologies and collaboration with innovative pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies, will help bring life-enhancing products to the people you know and love. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission; to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better healthier lives. This is a full- time, salaried, position: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Associate Scientist III functions independently and is actively engaged in process and product development within a dynamic project team with supervision. The Associate Scientist III displays strong technical knowledge, initiative and scientific commitment, and makes significant scientific and technical contributions to downstream process development within the Pre-Clinical Downstream Development Group. The Role: • Deploys knowledge and technical skills to execute studies in a timely manner. • Presents results on a regular basis. • Assists in moving projects forward toward GMP Manufacturing for clinical trials, registration, or improvements of existing processes and products. • Executes on project work including primary recovery from cell paste or inclusion bodies of specific proteins/macromolecules, downstream processing of macromolecules expressed in mammalian cell lines, insect cells, or microbes, development and execution of purification and analytical protocols and interaction with appropriate analytical and upstream functional areas to determine appropriate method for purification of target molecules. • Learns to initiate and develop plans to ensure the timely completion of experiments. • Designs studies and plans timing of execution of studies along with supervisor. • Other duties as assigned. The Candidate: • B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field plus 3-8 years of relevant experience; OR • M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry Life Sciences or related field plus 1-3 years of relevant experience. • Experience working in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industry a plus. • The ability to work in team- oriented environment is essential, as this person will work closely with other members of Process Development Group, QC, GMP, and participate on multidisciplinary project teams. • The ability to uphold the EHS responsibilities of this role. Catalent Benefits: • 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 • 152 hours of paid time off annually 8 paid holidays • Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential • Community engagement and green initiatives • Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual • 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. Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities. 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. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers: Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities. California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.