What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmaceutical Development Technician position at Catalent Inc?
Position Summary
Catalent is looking to recruit a Pharmaceutical Development Technician to join a growing team at our site in Somerset, NJ. Pharmaceutical Development Technicians are responsible for the development, optimization, and execution of early-stage development and clinical batches manufacturing in conjunction with Formulations Research & Development (FR&D) and Operations. These responsibilities include operating lab and pilot-scale equipment focusing on Controlled Release and Hot Melt Extrusion technologies. Pharmaceutical Development Technicians must have demonstrated experience in setup, operation, changeover, and cleaning for all core equipment. All responsibilities are dictated by strict regulations, e.g., cGMPs, SOPs, and batch records.
This is first shift position, 7 : 00AM - 3 : 30PM, Monday through Friday.
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
Catalent in Somerset, NJ is home to oral solid dose manufacturing operations as part of the Oral and Specialty Delivery (OSD) business unit. On site we have our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, and commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Catalent Center of Excellence for handling Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
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
- Weigh and transfer materials using calibrated scales and balances
- Use various types of equipment to mix / combine materials for use in production
- Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to daily tasks (Batch Records, Logbooks, Protocols, etc.)
- Cooperate seamlessly with Area Leader, Team Leaders, and FR&D Senior Scientists and Supervisors
- Provide support to Formulation and Formulation Group activities for equipment operation
- Participate in development batch manufacturing, in-process sampling and / or testing and monitoring for oral solid formulations
- Develop and implement process improvements and safety measures
- Anticipate issues and take preventative measures as necessary
- All other duties as assigned;
The Candidate
Why you should join Catalent :
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.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If 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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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.
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