Scientist 3, Analytical Development

Company: Catalent Pharma Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCatalent Pharma Solutions is looking to hire a Scientist 3, Analytical Development, for our San Diego, CA team and is responsible for the analytical development for solid oral and injectable drug candidates for human clinical studies, as well as preclinical drug products. An individual at the level of Scientist 3 will be expected to take responsibility for the completion of projects under minimal supervision.The individual will be expected to develop timelines and plan series of experiments as required by service agreements and then coordinate and possibly delegate responsibilities to meet Client's expectations. The individual must have demonstrated proficiency in the development of analytical methods for one or more drug product dosage forms. The individual must have demonstrated proficiency in the development and qualification of analytical test methods, particularly HPLC stability-indicating assays, dissolution methods, product specific cleaning methods, and water content methods. The individual should also have proficiency in physical characterization techniques such as TGA, DSC, PXRD, GVS, and SEM. The individual may be required to assist in the creation and/or revision of company SOPs and to participate in continuous improvement projects. The Scientist 3 will be increasingly sought for training and mentoring of other colleagues, and may supervise 1-2 direct reports. All duties will be performed in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP regulations, as appropriate.Catalent San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Catalent San Diego focuses on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, preformulation testing, formulation development, GMP manufacturing and stability storage and testing. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best. We provide a generous benefits package, on-site gym and fitness programs, team sports, activities and competitive compensation.The Role (daily responsibilities)Complex experimental design and execution will be performed independently with minimal supervisor assistance.Develop strategic experimental plans and timelines.Exercise technical discretion and critical thinking in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments independently with minimal supervisor assistance. Data interpretation should be conducted with guidance on complex issues only.Collaboration with other departments to troubleshoot technical issues.Clear and accurate record keeping in laboratory notebooks and secondary review of other colleagues' work for scientific accuracy and compliance.Individuals will contribute to discussions with clients and peers on strategic matters.Primary responsibility for individual client projects with strategic support from supervisor. Lead discussions with clients on technical topics relating to their project. Supervisor may not need to attend all meetings.Individuals should have a good general foundation of scientific principles, chemistry concepts, and be proficient in core analytical scientific techniques, GMPs, and technical writing.Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices.Supervisory duties for 1-2 direct reports.

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