Associate II, Manufacturing

Associate II, Manufacturing Fill/Finish

Catalent Pharma Solutions is looking to hire a Manufacturing Associate II within our Fill/Finish team on 1st shift to support our Gene Therapy Team in Baltimore, MD.

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.

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.  The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse. The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

The Manufacturing Associate II Fill/Finish is responsible for supporting the overall GMP Fill Finish manufacturing processes in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  Accountable for final formulation and filling for the manufacture of biopharmaceutical products under cGMP. Performs media simulation runs of processes as needed to ensure they are appropriately aseptic.

This is a full-time position and is 100% on-site. The schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

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

• Performs routine GMP manufacturing activities, including processing steps, aseptic filling, inspection, labeling, and equipment preparation.
• Assist in all areas of GMP clinical and commercial fill/finish activities. Includes, but is not limited to automated and semi-automated vial filling operations, vial inspection, vial labeling, media and associate qualification activities, etc.
• Completes and reviews GMP documentation and batch records accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of formulation, filling techniques, and associated equipment, including validation and maintenance.
• Prepares reagents, buffers, and equipment according to SOPs and batch records.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, cGMP, and regulatory standards.
• Initiates and supports investigations for non-conforming events and corrective/preventative actions.
• Assists with equipment start-up, qualification, and validation activities. Troubleshoots equipment problems when necessary.
• Supports cross-functional GMP operations and may be cross-trained in additional processes.
• Actively participates in training and maintains an up-to-date individual training plan.
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 2 years of experience with Fill Finish biologic production processes under GMP compliance.

OR

• Associate’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 2 years of experience with Fill Finish biologic production processes under GMP compliance.

OR

• HS Diploma with 4 years of experience with Fill Finish biologic production processes under GMP compliance.
• Knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks.
• Ability to work in, training for, or practical knowledge of clean room/aseptic environment operations
• Working knowledge of documentation including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP’s, deviation & summary reports.
• Must be team-oriented (proactively builds healthy working relationships between peers, their department and other groups).
• Proficient in MS Office and related PC skills
• Must have the ability to work an available set shift. There will be times when overtime is required.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $58,240 to $75,000 plus shift differential and annual bonus and annual bonus, when eligible.  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.

Why you should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• 152 hours of paid time off annually 8 paid holidays
• Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential
• Community engagement and green initiatives
• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

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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Salary : $58,240 - $75,000