Quality Control Analyst at Catalent Pharma Solutions

Job type:
Full-time
Job description:


Winchester, Kentucky, United States
10,000 - 25,000 employees
Pharmaceuticals industry
Public company
Not Specified
Paid
Quality Control Analyst – 2nd and 3rd Shifts
 
Position Summary
 
The Quality Control Analyst reports to the Quality Control Supervisor
 
Catalent’s QC Analytical Chemist is an entry level position for individuals who use their understanding of science to perform the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including generation and analysis of data. Their work is “hands on” in an analytical lab and requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities. This position performs the quality testing needed for raw material, in-process, finished goods, stability, and cleaning validation analysis.
 
Catalent's Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale complex controlled release (CR) oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 20 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry leading Glatt technology. This site offers newly installed Fluid Beds, expanded analytical labs, and an advanced open facility design that provides flexibility in supporting the requirements of any new customer program.
 
The Role
  • Perform efficient/reliable/high quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer supplied guidelines. Typical testing may include Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC, etc.
  • Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
  • General knowledge of the use and operation of basic laboratory equipment.
  • Data entry
  • Inspection of products, test results, and appropriately maintaining computerized documentation of required information.
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Safely perform testing required by position.
  • Knowledge of and proper use of equipment.
  • Safely handling chemicals and compounds.
  • Regular cleaning of lab space as required.
  • Coordination with other laboratory associates for maintaining safe environment
  • Assisting with other personnel with lifting of liquid containers and all objects of greater than 50 lbs.
  • Maintaining clean environment for laboratory operations.
  • Use of and safe handling of glass canisters, chemicals, and other required equipment.
  • Coordination in a laboratory setting
  • Operating safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking.
The Candidate
  • Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences (Preferred in Chemistry).
  • Work Experience – 0 to 5 Years in a Quality, Laboratory, Clinical or Chemical Manufacturing role (including internships or co-op experience).
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of lab safety and the ability to work safely with chemicals of varying potency.
  • General computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Accurate testing on the first attempt under pressure of production details.
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Position Benefits
  • Works cross-functionally and receives exposure to several departments
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K are all offered from day one of employment
  • 19 days of paid time off annually + 7 paid holidays
Leadership Competencies for Performance and Development
  • Leads with Integrity and Respect
  • Delivers Results
  • Demonstrates Business Acumen
  • Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Champions Change
  • Engages and Inspires
  • Coaches and Develops

DURATION

Permanent

CONTACTS

JOB FUNCTIONS

Lab Work/Science, Research

CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS

Catalent is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics, and consumer health products. With over 80 years serving the industry, Catalent has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable clinical and commercial product supply. Catalent employs 10,000+ people, including over 1,000 scientists, at 35 facilities across 5 continents, and in fiscal year 2017 generated more than $2 billion in revenue. Catalent is headquartered in Somerset, N.J. For more information, visit www.catalent.com