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AspectCellular BiologyMicrobiologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Biology, Cell Biology, or related fields; often a Ph.D. for research rolesBachelor's or Master's in Microbiology, Biology, or related fields; certifications like ASM are common
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, biotech companies, healthcare settingsLaboratories, healthcare facilities, environmental agencies, research institutions
Industry UsageAcademic research, biotech, pharmaceuticals, healthcareHealthcare, environmental, food safety, research

Cellular Biology focuses on understanding cell structures, functions, and processes, often in a research or academic setting. Microbiologists study microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi, frequently applying their knowledge in healthcare, environmental, or industrial contexts. While both roles require biology expertise, Cellular Biology emphasizes cell mechanisms, whereas Microbiologists focus on microorganisms and their impacts.

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Group Leader, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Group Leader, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Catalent, Inc.

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Catalent rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Group Leader, Molecular & Cellular Biology
Position Summary
  • Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
  • 100% on-site

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.
The Group Leader in Molecular & Cellular Biology is primarily responsible for managing a sub-team comprised of junior Scientists. Their responsibilities will include serving as technical experts on projects, act as liaison between their team and various cross functional technical team, coaching and mentoring various Associates, HR activities (e.g., performance reviews, time entry approval, PTO approval, salary adjustments, etc.), supporting client audits/visits, and communicating with cross-functional teams on analytical activities for Biopharma product development under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development.
The role:
  • Manage a sub-team of junior Scientists within the Molecular & Cellular Biology group
  • Serve as a technical expert supporting biologics/large molecule product development
  • Lead and support method development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle analytical activities
  • Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality data generation and adherence to cGMP standards
  • Act as liaison between the team and cross-functional groups, including clients and technical stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
  • Review and verify analytical data to ensure accuracy and integrity
  • Support project execution, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Lead and support client interactions, audits, and regulatory inspections
  • Mentor, coach, and develop junior scientists while fostering a strong team culture

The candidate:
  • Bachelor's degree with >4 years of relevant experience in department specific techniques, OR
  • Master's degree with >2 years of relevant experience in department specific techniques, OR
  • Doctorate degree with >1 year of relevant experience in department specific techniques
  • Strong knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline
  • Broad understanding of cross-disciplinary scientific principles
  • In-depth knowledge of instrumentation, theory, data interpretation, and applications in at least one technical area
  • Experience with drug development and lifecycle support
  • Ability to assess new technologies and their impact on biopharmaceutical development

Why you should join Catalent:
  • Competitive medical benefits and 401K
  • 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
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.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

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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.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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