{"id":4273032,"url":"https://alion.io/job/catalent-scientist-1-analytical-development","title":"Scientist 1, Analytical Development","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":["San Diego, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":78000,"max":85000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":85000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Chromatography","optional":false},{"name":"Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM)","optional":false},{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"HPLC","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-04T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-04","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T18:24:59Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"Scientist 1, Analytical Development\nAbout Site\nCatalent’s San Diego, CA site is an early-phase development facility supporting small-molecule and peptide programs from preformulation through cGMP clinical manufacturing for oral and injectable dosage forms. The 68,000-square-foot site is a center of excellence for spray-drying and bioavailability-enhancement technologies, with integrated capabilities to advance challenging compounds rapidly into the clinic.\nPosition Summary\nWe have an opportunity for a Scientist 1, Analytical Development to join our team. In this role, you will perform laboratory experiments with a high degree of autonomy and communicate project progress to cross-functional teams, management, and clients. You will apply creativity and innovation to problem-solving while developing and qualifying analytical test methods for APIs, intermediates, and final drug products. This position offers the chance to contribute directly to ensuring patients receive the highest quality medicines through analytical excellence.\nShift: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM\nLocation: San Diego, CA\n100% Onsite\nThe Role\nPerform and train others on analytical techniques including analytical balances, pH meters, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), UV/Vis spectroscopy, gas chromatography (GC), USP dissolution testing apparatus, moisture analysis by Karl Fischer, disintegration, Pion µdiss, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), particle size distribution (PSD), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), hardness, and friability testing.\nDevelop cleaning verification methods.\nExecute excipient compatibility and forced degradation studies under supervision.\nTroubleshoot and optimize analytical methods for characterization of drug products and intermediates.\nPerform qualification studies to determine if methods are suitable for transfer to Quality Control.\nIndependently design and execute simple experiments; seek supervisor input for complex designs.\nInterpret data with limited guidance and identify key factors and findings.\nMaintain clear and accurate laboratory records and review colleagues’ work for accuracy and compliance.\nEngage with clients on technical topics related to their projects.\nApply strong scientific principles, chemistry knowledge, and proficiency in analytical techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and technical writing.\nPropose solutions to scientific problems and maintain good housekeeping and safety practices.\nMay supervise laboratory assistants.\nThe Candidate\nMinimum Requirements\nFour-year degree in a physical, chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science required.\nBachelor’s degree with 1 or more years of experience in analytical development.\nMaster’s degree with experience in analytical development preferred. \nPreferred Skills & Background\nProficiency in analytical techniques including analytical balances, pH meters, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), gas chromatography (GC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), gas volume spectroscopy (GVS), UV/Vis spectroscopy, USP dissolution testing apparatus, disintegration, hardness, friability, and moisture analysis by Karl Fischer.\nHighly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude.\nExperience using HPLC/UPLC for drug product analysis preferred.\nPay\nThe anticipated salary range for this position in CA is $78,000 - $85,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.\nWhy You Should Join Catalent\nPositive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.\nCompetitive Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.\nTuition Reimbursement - support to complete or earn a new degree.\nSite-based Employee Engagement activities such as Movie Day, Annual Blues Fest, and Free Bagel Fridays.\nEmployee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.\nEnvironmentally friendly initiatives including community engagement and Beach Clean-up participation.\nDefined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.\nWellHub program promoting physical wellness with onsite fitness center, yoga classes, and company-sponsored sports teams.\nPerkspot offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories.\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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