{"id":4318233,"url":"https://alion.io/job/catalent-associate-biomanufacturing-downstreammrna","title":"Associate - Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA","company":{"id":1785256,"name":"Catalent","domain":"catalent.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/catalent-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Biotech","role_family":"Biotech","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Madison, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Chromatography","optional":false},{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"Oracle ERP","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-27T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-27","last_verified_at":"2026-11-14T17:28:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":18,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":18},"description":"Associate - Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA\nPosition Summary:\n Work Schedule: 10pm-8am (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday shift availability)\n100% on-site\n$5,000 sign-on bonus offered\nCatalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Located in Madison, WI, this facility features advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities using single-use systems to support scalable production. This 263,000 sq. ft. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility offers integrated formulation and analytical services to address complex development challenges in Biologics.\nThe Biomanufacturing Associate position is an intermediate-level position in the Manufacturing team and is responsible for the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products within a clean room environment. The position is expected to follow detailed instructions and established procedures under supervision.\nThe Role:\nPerforms basic troubleshooting and Downstream purification for mRNA production activities, such as in-vitro transcription (IVT) reactions, chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral filtration, bulk drug substance filling, and column packing/qualification.\nAccurately follows manufacturing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and with a focus on “right-first-time” execution.\nDocuments all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in BPRs, Forms, and other quality documentation.\nRecognizes deviations from the intended procedure and raises awareness through the Rapid Response process. Proactively identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements\nActively participates in the Catalent Way (Continuous Improvement Culture). Leads “Just Do It” (JDI) Continuous Improvement activities and engage in implementation of CI projects.\nMay coach more junior team members on basic execution activities and act as an “onboarding buddy” to bring new team members up to speed on culture and basic workplace expectations.\nMay become a Certified Trainer and take responsibility for the final sign-off of training completion for basic execution activities. Interacts with clients during Person In Plant (PIP) or virtual PIP observations to provide updates on batch schedule and status.\nParticipates in daily shift huddles and leads shift exchange activities. Performs general cleanroom housekeeping, including room and equipment cleaning, disposal of waste, and maintenance of 5S standards.\nOther duties as assigned.\nThe Candidate:\nMust have High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least four (4) years of relevant experience. We will also accept a Bachelors or Associates Degree in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline with 1+ years of experience, or a Master’s in STEM without any formal experience.\nGMP manufacturing experience preferred.\nAbility to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other Office systems.\nPreferred experience with TrackWise, ComplianceWire, JD Edwards, DeltaV, and Chromatography software (i.e. Unicorn).\nPhysical requirements: This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled. Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed.\nWhy you should join Catalent:\nDefined career path and annual performance review and feedback process \nDiverse, inclusive culture \nPotential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives \n152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays\nGenerous 401K match \nMedical, dental and vision benefits\nTuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!\nCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.\npersonal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.\nVisit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.\nCatalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.\nIf you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.\nNotice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.\nImportant Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:\nCatalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to  for us to investigate with local authorities.\nCalifornia Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.\nVolunteer Work Disclosure: Applicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.\nMassachusetts Lie Detector Test Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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