Scientist 1, Product Development
About The Position
Scientist 1, Product Development Position Summary: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours 8am-4:30pm 100% on-site (San Diego) Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and Catalent’s San Diego facility focuses on early-stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from the bench to the clinic. This facility offers an array of services that support oral and injectable dosage forms that include preformulation testing, formulation and analytical development, cGMP manufacturing and clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution. Our San Diego location is the home of our Catalent Spray Drying technologies with downstream roller compaction capabilities to support the needs of our client’s most challenging compounds. The Scientist 1 in Product Development will support formulation development of drug candidates for preclinical and human clinical studies. You will develop timelines and plan series of experiments for solid oral drug products, spray dried products, injectables, and amorphous dispersions. You will be a key member of a multi-site mission to deliver unparalleled service to our clients and quality drug products to the patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science degree is required plus a minimum of one (1) year of drug product development experience
- We will also accept a Master’s of Science without any formal industry experience
- Individual needs to be accessible to lab and office staff and able to use required office equipment.
- Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with a variety of formulation types: solution, suspension, tablet, capsule, or amorphous intermediate.
- Spray dried dispersion experience is a plus
- Preferred experience with analytical techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry), PXRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), TGA (thermogravimetric), DVS, powder characterization, dissolution, disintegration, spectrophotometry, and chromatography
Responsibilities
- Conduct formulation studies and characterization for drug candidates in the form of a solution, suspension, tablet, capsule, or amorphous intermediates
- Perform analytical techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry), PXRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), TGA (thermogravimetric), DVS, powder characterization, dissolution, disintegration, spectrophotometry, and chromatography
- Data interpretation should be conducted with limited guidance. Individuals will be able to identify key factors from data and understand the importance of the findings
- Clear and accurate record keeping in laboratory notebooks and some secondary review of other colleagues’ work for scientific accuracy and compliance
- Increase in client interaction will be a focus. Individuals may lead discussions with clients on technical topics relating to their project
- Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
- Develop understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Catalent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and systems applicable to work performed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
