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Form of workAssociate Scientist I, Upstream Process Development
Position Summary:
Catalent is a growing Biotech Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with an internationally recognized tradition of quality and service. Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy provides Process Development, process characterization, and GMP manufacturing services to industry leaders utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art vaccines and gene therapies. As a Catalent employee, you will actively contribute to delivery of services to our clients and impact the well-being of patients.
This is a full- time, salaried, position: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The Process Development department is responsible for providing leadership and support to the Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy sites. The Department has the responsibility for developing upstream and downstream manufacturing processes utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art therapies for people when they are most in need. As a Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy employee, you will actively contribute to the delivery of our services and products to our customers and their patients.
The Associate Scientist I, Process Development is actively engaged in upstream and midstream process and product development within a dynamic project team. As Associate Scientist I, this person understands and executes most fundamental and some specialized lab techniques focused on cell amplification and viral vector production. With this knowledge, prior to each study they consult with the supervisor and execute a series of experiments independently or with minimal supervision. After the experiment is complete, they assist in data analysis and report generation, actively participate in preparation of the protocol, reports, and SOPs. Candidate will participate in the development and implementation of upstream production processes for multiple projects entering the Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy pipeline. Knowledge/expertise should be practical and focused on lab-related activities.
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:
Implement knowledge/expertise to successfully execute specific aspects of a project:
The Candidate:
Why you should join Catalent:
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.
Position Summary:
Catalent is a growing Biotech Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with an internationally recognized tradition of quality and service. Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy provides Process Development, process characterization, and GMP manufacturing services to industry leaders utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art vaccines and gene therapies. As a Catalent employee, you will actively contribute to delivery of services to our clients and impact the well-being of patients.
This is a full- time, salaried, position: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The Process Development department is responsible for providing leadership and support to the Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy sites. The Department has the responsibility for developing upstream and downstream manufacturing processes utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art therapies for people when they are most in need. As a Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy employee, you will actively contribute to the delivery of our services and products to our customers and their patients.
The Associate Scientist I, Process Development is actively engaged in upstream and midstream process and product development within a dynamic project team. As Associate Scientist I, this person understands and executes most fundamental and some specialized lab techniques focused on cell amplification and viral vector production. With this knowledge, prior to each study they consult with the supervisor and execute a series of experiments independently or with minimal supervision. After the experiment is complete, they assist in data analysis and report generation, actively participate in preparation of the protocol, reports, and SOPs. Candidate will participate in the development and implementation of upstream production processes for multiple projects entering the Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy pipeline. Knowledge/expertise should be practical and focused on lab-related activities.
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:
Implement knowledge/expertise to successfully execute specific aspects of a project:
- Read, understand, and execute SOPs related to media preparation and cell banking activities.
- Maintain multiple cell lines and supply working cell cultures for analytical/Process Development team.
- Perform scale-up of suspension and adherent cell lines from shake flasks/T-flasks to Wave / Stir Tank Bioreactors and Cell Stacks/HyperStacks to Fixed Bed Bioreactors.
- Prepare and manage inventory of buffers, reagents, and media.
- Aids in design and execution of the experiments to develop and improve scalable AAV production processes utilizing different transfection systems with focus on mammalian and insect cell cultures.
- Collects experimental data for reports and presentations.
- Organize and manage data/documentation relating to cell culture activities.
- Lab maintenance, stocking, cleaning, other duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate:
- B.S. Degree in Biology, Life Science or Chemical Engineering field with <1 year of relevant experience.
- Prior experience with cell culture or bioreactor operations 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 and Operations.
- Previous experience working in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
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.
- Cross-functional exposure to other areas within the organization.
- 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits effective day one of employment.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 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.
