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Scientist 1, Analytical Development

Catalent, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Catalent Location: San Diego, CA – 100% on-site Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours 8am-4:30pm Responsibilities

Perform and train others on analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV/Vis, dissolution testing, moisture analysis, TGA, DSC, PXRD, SEM, hardness, friability). Develop cleaning verification methods and execute excipient compatibility and forced degradation studies. Troubleshoot and optimize analytical methods for drug products and intermediates. Perform qualification studies for method transfer to Quality Control; design and execute experiments independently (complex designs may require supervision). Interpret data, maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, and review peers’ work for scientific accuracy and compliance. Lead discussions with clients on technical project topics to increase client interaction. Apply scientific principles, chemistry concepts, GMP standards, and technical writing skills. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Bachelor of Science required; minimum 1 year analytical development experience. Master of Science preferred with 2+ years analytical development experience. Proficiency in qualifying analytical methods for API, intermediates, and final drug products (HPLC/UPLC stability studies, GC, dissolution, water content). Experience with physical characterization techniques (TGA, DSC, PXRD, GVS, SEM). Develop product‑specific cleaning methods to support GMP manufacturing equipment. Accessible to lab and office staff; vision to read documents and use computer monitor. Pay & Benefits

Salary range: $78,000–$85,000 annually (varies by experience and other factors). Benefits include: 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays. Competitive bonus potential. Generous 401(k) match and paid time off accrual. Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one. Tuition reimbursement. WellHub wellness program. PerkSpot exclusive discounts from ~900 merchants. Employee activity programs (movie day, birthday celebrations, on‑site fitness, yoga, HIIT, sports teams). Environmentally friendly initiatives and community beach clean‑ups. Defined career path with performance reviews and feedback. Employee Resource Groups for Diversity & Inclusion. Fast‑paced working environment focused on continuous improvement. Why Catalent

Catalent is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization focused on early‑stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates. Our San Diego facility supports oral and injectable dosage forms, offering preformulation, formulation, analytical development, cGMP manufacturing, clinical packaging, labeling, and global distribution. Equal Opportunity Employer

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit a request to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com, including the job number, title, and location.

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