Associate Scientist II, Internal RD & PD

Summary:

Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy is looking to recruit an Associate Scientist II, Internal RD & PD to join our growing 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.

Viral Vector R&D Product Development supports Product innovation to keep Catalent at the forefront of other leading CDMOs.  We have expertise in a variety of areas including Cell-line, and Vector Development, Upstream and downstream Process innovation.   We have developed several licensable products to date for novel modalities (viral therapies, mRNA, iPSCs, cell-therapy, exosomes,).  In addition, this Innovation team participates in due diligence evaluation of partners, vendors, and potential acquisition targets.  Within Biomodalities, the C> business unit continues to develop technology in-house and evaluates potential external offerings. For scale-up, the late-stage teams collaborate with scientists from Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) to support tech transfer for Drug Substance development and fill finish (Catalent or client developed processes).  In addition, we offer pre-clinical development to customers and partner with our late-stage PD groups to further the product.  Scientists joining our team will have the opportunity for career development as Catalent continues to grow.

Reporting to a Senior Scientist for daily supervision, the Associate Scientist II – Viral Vector R&D and Product development, will work independently as well as collaboratively within our growing team in Biopark, MD.  The individual should bring technical knowledge, initiative, strong scientific integrity, and enthusiasm for learning to make measurable contributions within the group.  The role will involve cross-training on Platform technologies, along with development and execution of various chromatography scale-down models for AAV, LVV, and Plasmid DNA.

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.

This is a full-time on-site position, Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

The Role:

Executes experiments to develop and improve scale-down purification processes using mammalian, and/or insect cell culture suspension, or Plasmid harvests.Collaborates with, and communicates with downstream, PD, along R&D colleagues and keeps them informed of purification projects.Evaluates new methods, techniques, and technology platforms, and undertakes equipment demos as part of continuous process improvement. Keeps current with advances in downstream processes for AAV, LVV, and Plasmid production.Authors and reviews lab SOW, process descriptions, technical reports to document study outcomes, and justify process changes, and/or process updates.Cross-trains on Fermentation, and High-throughput technologies for providing needed supportPerforms execution of cell line screening experiments using a high-throughput mini bioreactor system ambr, clone expansion and cell banking.Completes experimental records according to Good Documentation Practices.Enters and analyzes data, supports project leads in generation of reports and presentations.Manages samples and inventory related to each experiment.Assists with lab maintenance, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshoots equipment.Stay up to date with required trainings and operates within established systems, helps improve systems.Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

B.S. in a biological discipline (biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology or related field) with 3+ years of experienceM.S. in a biological discipline (biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology or related field) with 1+ years of experiencePractical experience in Downstream Process and techniques, instrument care, maintenance, troubleshooting and data interpretation.An ability to juggle multiple, sometimes competing, priorities and resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities to prevent operational delays and meet objectives.The ability to work in team-oriented environment and participate on multidisciplinary project teams.Operational knowledge of high-throughput plate-based assay/screening is highly desirable.Operational knowledge of bench-scale, micro bioreactors is highly desirable.Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).Experience in DNA analysis software would be a plus.Clear written and verbal communication skill, document writing, participating in data analysis and preparation of reports and presentations.The ability to accommodate occasional weekend and evening work.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $74,080 - $101,860 plus an 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 processDiverse, inclusive culturePotential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidaysCompetitive salary with yearly bonus potentialCommunity engagement and green initiativesGenerous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrualMedical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employmentTuition 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. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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