SENIOR ASSOCIATE I - BIOMANUFACTURING, UPSTREAM

SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED

The Upstream process development team is responsible for the development and implementation of mammalian cell culture upstream processing methodologies and analytical procedures that can be successfully transferred to cGMP manufacturing to generate therapeutic proteins for human clinical trials.

This is a full time position and the shift is Sunday-Wednesday, 2:00 pm - 12:00 am.

Our new, state of the art Madison, WI facility, with expanded mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities utilizing single-use systems, offers increased flexibility and manufacturing scale to support our customers’ growth. We offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve your most difficult development challenges in Biologics.

CATALENT IS COMMITTED TO A PATIENT FIRST CULTURE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE, AND TO THE SAFETY OF EVERY PATIENT, CONSUMER AND CATALENT EMPLOYEE.

THE ROLE:

This position requires a variety of skills necessary for a cGMP Biomanufacturing environment. You will apply knowledge in mammalian cell culture techniques and other scientific disciplines to formulate scientific hypotheses and experiment designs to address project and department goals and work with team members in performing varied laboratory procedures and experiments that support external client and internal client projects. As part of the Upstream process development team, you’ll work with other teams performing scientific work involving cell bank vial thaws, seed train scale-up, production bioreactor operations, cell culture analytical methods, and technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing. Project experiments may require the application of platform methods involving mammalian cell culture process variables. The position is expected to follow detailed instructions and established procedures with minimal supervision.

• Coordinate with supervisor to prioritize and schedule activities to meet deadlines

• Perform aseptic techniques within in a clean room environment

• Operate biomanufacturing equipment such as incubators, bioreactors (SUB), filtration equipment and controlled-rate freezers

• Perform small- and large-scale cell culture production of mammalian cell lines such as cell counting, cell passaging, culture metabolite analysis and cell cryopreservation activities

• Have knowledge of standard bioreactor cascading controllers, pH controller loop functionality, and DO controller loop functionality

THE CANDIDATE:

EDUCATION:

• M.S. / M.A. in Biotechnology, or related field with 1+ years of experience in related work, OR

• B.S. / B.A. in Biotechnology, or related field with 2+ years of experience in related work, OR

• Associates Degree / Certificate / Diploma in laboratory science with 4+ years of experience in related laboratory work, OR

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in related laboratory work

EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Clean room, aseptic technique, and / or general lab equipment experience

• Knowledge of cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices, GDP (Good Documentation Practices) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting biomanufacturing-related equipment

Preferred

• Experience with SUBs, SUMs, Unicorn and/or Delta V software

• Experience with Trackwise, ComplianceWire or other electronic tracking software

WHY JOIN CATALENT:

• Career growth potential and a defined career path, annual performance review and feedback

• 152 hours of paid time off annually plus 8 paid holidays

• Competitive base compensation with yearly bonus potential

• Community engagement and green initiatives

• Diverse and inclusive culture

• 401K with generous match

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

• Tuition reimbursement

• Onsite gym and health and wellness programs

To work for Catalent Biologics is to join an entrepreneurial team that’s making significant investments in people and capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing business that is part of and backed by a global public company. People joining our team will have the opportunity for career development as our business continues to grow and expand. Catalent - Madison employees are helping to improve future patient outcomes by working on products that are designed to treat cancer, various autoimmune, fibrotic and blood disorders, HIV, diabetes, heart and lung diseases, as well as Alzheimer’s.

CATALENT 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.

Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.

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Catalent is a global leader in providing integrated services, superior drug delivery technologies and manufacturing solutions to help life science innovators develop and launch successful pharmaceuticals, biologics and consumer health products. We have built an advanced range of technologies and capabilities and are dedicated to enabling a better and faster customer journey from product development directly to patient. At Catalent, we share a common goal, to put patients first and help people around the world live better and healthier lives.