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In this role, you will support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms. You will participate in clinical trial manufacturing and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects in a dynamic environment.\nShift: Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri 12pm-10:30pm\nLocation: Kansas City, MO\n100% Onsite\nThe Role\nExecute laboratory work plans and schedules developed with input from supervisors or senior team members\n\nDraft technical documents such as batch records, technical reports and standard operating procedures with guidance\n\nPerform parallel review of manufacturing documentation and may qualify to perform technical review for accuracy and compliance\n\nTrain others on basic laboratory techniques\n\nAssist in efficiency improvement projects with guidance\n\nMaintain high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and site procedures\n\nPerform physical testing as needed, including bulk/tap density, flow analysis (FT4) and sieve analysis\n\nExecute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality\n\nPerform all other duties as assigned\n\nThe Candidate\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field with 0+ years of related work experience\n\nBasic knowledge of the principles and concepts of pharmaceutics\n\nAbility to apply mathematical and scientific reasoning\n\nBasic understanding of equipment and instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers\n\nUnderstanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and ability to work in a GMP environment with supervision\n\nPreferred Skills & Background\nNot applicable\n\nWhy You Should Join Catalent\nDefined career path and annual performance review and feedback process\n\nDiverse, inclusive culture\n\nPotential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives\n\nCompetitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays\n\nCommunity engagement and green initiatives\n\nMedical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\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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