Scientist 1, Product Development
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Summary
We have an opportunity for a Scientist 1, Product Development to join our team. In this role, you will work with a high degree of autonomy to plan and execute simple laboratory experiments and communicate project status to management and clients. You will apply creativity and innovation to problem solving and develop formulations such as solutions, suspensions, capsules, tablets, and amorphous intermediates. You will also gain experience with analytical techniques and contribute to training and mentoring colleagues, all while ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP regulations.
Job description
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Scientist 1, Product Development to join our team. In this role, you will work with a high degree of autonomy to plan and execute simple laboratory experiments and communicate project status to management and clients. You will apply creativity and innovation to problem solving and develop formulations such as solutions, suspensions, capsules, tablets, and amorphous intermediates. You will also gain experience with analytical techniques and contribute to training and mentoring colleagues, all while ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP regulations.
Shift: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM. Location: San Diego, CA 100% Onsite.
The Role
- Conduct formulation studies and characterization of drug products for preclinical or human clinical dosage forms
- Independently design and execute simple experiments; seek supervisor assistance for complex designs
- Make decisions that may impact workload and project timelines
- Interpret data with limited guidance, identifying key factors and understanding findings
- Maintain clear and accurate records in laboratory notebooks and review colleagues’ work for accuracy and compliance
- Increase client interaction, including leading technical discussions related to projects
- Stay current with scientific literature to maintain professional expertise
- Develop understanding of cGMPs and Catalent SOPs and systems relevant to assigned work
- Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices
- May supervise a laboratory assistant
- Other duties as assigned
The Candidate
Minimum 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 frequent use of a computer monitor.
Preferred Skills & Background
- Experience with various formulation types such as solutions, suspensions, tablets, capsules, or amorphous intermediates; spray dried dispersion experience is a plus
- Experience with analytical techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
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 frequent use of a computer monitor
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups
- WellHub Program
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Yoga Classes
- Perkspot Discounts
Company overview
Catalent Pharma Solutions, now known as Catalent, Inc., is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical technologies segment, the company has grown into a major player in the pharmaceutical services industry. Catalent provides comprehensive drug development and manufacturing solutions including drug delivery technologies, formulation development, analytical testing, clinical and commercial manufacturing, clinical packaging, and supply chain services. The company operates over 50 facilities across four continents and has supported more than half of all FDA-approved products over the past decade. With approximately 16,900 employees, Catalent produces over 70 billion doses annually for more than 8,000 products, serving major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In 2024, the company was acquired by Novo Holdings A/S for $16.5 billion, further strengthening its position in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.