Quality Control Analyst
Catalent
Summary
Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. This position is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Job description
Position Summary
Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. This position is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Catalent's Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. The Quality Control Analyst performs the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including generation and analysis of data. The Quality Control Analyst works hands on in an analytical lab that requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities.
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.
- Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.
- Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
- Responsible for operating in a safe manner, must be familiar with basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices.
- Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up. Write SOPs on an as needed basis.
- Other duties as required in support of Catalent Pharma Solutions high performance.
The Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required (Chemistry or Biology preferred). Alternate degrees in a non-scientific field may be accepted with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory.
- 2+ years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical, or Chemical manufacturing role preferred.
- Assisting with other personnel with lifting of liquid containers and all objects of greater than 50 lbs. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required (Chemistry or Biology preferred)
- Alternate non-scientific degree accepted with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory
- 2+ years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical, or Chemical manufacturing role preferred
- Ability to lift liquid containers and objects greater than 50 lbs
- Familiarity with basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices
- Analytical testing experience (e.g., Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, GC)
- Record keeping and report writing abilities
- Ability to calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation
- Ability to write SOPs
Benefits
- Employee Resource Groups
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Company overview
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that serves as a trusted partner to pharmaceutical, biotech, and consumer health companies worldwide. Founded on a legacy dating back to 1933, Catalent has evolved into a comprehensive drug development and delivery leader with over 40 global sites. The company specializes in providing end-to-end solutions spanning oral dose formulations, biologics, specialty products, and clinical supply services. Catalent's expertise includes formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and advanced delivery technologies such as Zydis® fast-dissolve tablets and softgel technologies. With over 1,000 active development programs at any given time, the company launches more than 100 new products and line extensions annually and has supported half of all FDA approvals over the past decade. Catalent produces over 60 billion treatment doses per year, helping approximately 200 million patients annually. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company employs more than 10,000 professionals globally who are dedicated to putting patients first and championing the missions that matter in healthcare innovation.