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The site has the capability to develop lipid formulations in a dedicated pilot plant which supports rapid transition from laboratory scale to clinical supply. Liquid in bottle, as well as Liquid fill Hard shell capabilities at the facility provide diversification and offerings that increase the speed to clinic. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve your most difficult development and manufacturing challenges. Our analytical laboratory provides a full service offering from development of analytical methods to routine QC testing, supporting commercial and development stability studies. With capacity to generate over 18 billion softgels per year and servicing over 100 markets globally, the St. Petersburg site can handle any Over the Counter (OTC), Prescription (Rx), Medical Device, Controlled Substance, or Dietary Supplement manufacturing needs. The facility also contains a segregated hormone manufacturing area that meets current regulatory requirements. In addition to the manufacturing of traditional animal based gelatin softgels, St. Petersburg site manufactures products in non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® to expand the range of molecules that can be encapsulated.\nPosition Summary\nWe have an opportunity for a Senior Scientist, Analytical Research & Development to join our team. This role involves developing, validating, and executing test methods for Drug Substances and Drug Products. The position includes analyzing data, documenting results, maintaining laboratory records, and communicating findings through written and oral presentations. The Senior Scientist will also contribute to writing procedures, specifications, and test methods, while supporting continuous improvement and compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.\nShift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm\nLocation: St. Petersburg, FL\n100% Onsite\nThe Role\nIndependently develop and validate instrumental methods in support of Drug Substances and Drug Products\nServe as lead scientist for designated projects, including direct client communications and participation in project meetings and teleconferences\nAnalyze finished products, in-process materials, raw materials according to assigned specifications and protocols\nPrepare reagents, standards, and media needed for analysis according to established methods\nSafely handle potent and teratogenic compounds; Dispose of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations and company procedures\nWrite and review analytical methods, deviations, protocols, SOPs, and other technical documents; Tabulate and interpret analytical results in notebooks, reports, and logbooks\nLead analytical method transfer activities as required\nInterfaces with peers in other departments and management\nAll other duties as assigned\nThe Candidate\nMinimum Requirements\nRequires Ph.D. in a scientific field with 3 years of laboratory experience and 2 years in Good Manufacturing Practice OR Master of Science in a scientific field with 5+ years of laboratory experience and 3 years in Good Manufacturing Practice OR Bachelor of Science in a scientific field with 10 years of laboratory experience and 8 years in Good Manufacturing Practice\nMinimum of 5 years of experience with identification or separation techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, and Mass Spectrometry, including method development and validation\nExperience with drug development and regulatory requirements for submissions; Experience using data acquisition systems such as Chemstation, Empower, and Totalchrom\nExpertise in wet chemistry techniques such as titrations, extractions, digestions, and preparation of test solutions\nFamiliarity with International Council for Harmonisation and United States Pharmacopeia/European Pharmacopeia method validation requirements\nIndividual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance\nVision requirements include ability to differentiate color (pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20/30 acuity in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses. For Catalent’s in-house screening, the acceptable score is to identify at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles.\nPreferred Skills & Background\nExperience in peptides handling and method development is preferred.\nWhy You Should Join Catalent\nPositive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation\nCompetitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one of employment\nTuition Reimbursement to support educational advancement\nEmployee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion\nEnvironmentally friendly initiatives including community engagement and beach clean-ups\nDefined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities\nWellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness\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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