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How much do pharmaceutical development technician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmaceutical development technician in the United States is $58,149.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a pharmaceutical development technician do?

A Pharmaceutical Development Technician assists in the research and creation of new medications by supporting scientists and engineers in laboratories. Their tasks often include preparing chemical solutions, operating and maintaining lab equipment, running experiments, and recording data. They play a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products during the development process. Attention to detail and adherence to strict safety and regulatory standards are essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmaceutical development technician?

To thrive as a Pharmaceutical Development Technician, you need a solid background in chemistry, biology, or a related science, usually supported by an associate's or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and analytical software such as HPLC or LIMS is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the accurate development, testing, and documentation of pharmaceutical products, which are vital for regulatory compliance and patient safety.

What are some common challenges faced by pharmaceutical development technicians, and how can they be managed effectively?

Pharmaceutical Development Technicians often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and ensuring precise documentation of experimental data. These challenges can be managed by staying up-to-date with the latest standard operating procedures, participating in regular training sessions, and collaborating closely with scientists and quality assurance teams. Developing strong organizational skills and an eye for detail also helps technicians minimize errors and maintain the high standards required in pharmaceutical development.

What is the difference between Pharmaceutical Development Technician vs Quality Control Analyst?

AspectPharmaceutical Development TechnicianQuality Control Analyst
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related fieldAssociate's or Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratories during product development, formulation, and testing phasesLaboratories focused on testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies during drug developmentPharmaceutical and biotech companies for product quality assurance

While both roles work in pharmaceutical labs and require similar educational backgrounds, Pharmaceutical Development Technicians focus on developing and optimizing drug formulations, whereas Quality Control Analysts primarily test and verify product quality. Both roles are essential in the drug manufacturing process but serve different stages of product lifecycle.

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What states have the most Pharmaceutical Development Technician jobs?

States with the most job openings for Pharmaceutical Development Technician jobs include:

Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Development Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,149 per year, or $28 per hour.

Pharmaceutical Development Technician I

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Catalent rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

About Site

Catalent's Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Pharmaceutical Development Technician I to join our team. In this role, you will perform setup, teardown, manufacturing, and cleaning of equipment and processes under the guidance of senior technicians. You will follow policies and procedures with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, including SOPs, cGMP, and safety standards. This position supports our mission to deliver high-quality solutions that help people live better, healthier lives.

Shift: M-F 6am-2:30pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite

The Role

  • Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and maintain good housekeeping standards

  • Follow all Catalent safety procedures and communicate necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns

  • Ensure proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

  • Learn all equipment and testing within the core group while maintaining high quality standards

  • Maintain up-to-date training on equipment and site procedures

  • Perform daily tasks to keep working areas stocked with proper materials and supplies

  • Conduct physical characterization testing on raw and in-process materials

  • Support sampling and packaging of in-process and finished product material

  • Maintain active inventory of excipients and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) used for experimental processing

  • Perform all other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) and 0+ years of relevant work experience

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, peers, and managers

  • Well organized with the ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

  • Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills & Background

  • Outstanding troubleshooting skills

  • Experience maintaining high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Previous experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) highly preferred

Why You Should Join Catalent

  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

  • Diverse, inclusive culture

  • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives

  • Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays

  • Community engagement and green initiatives

  • 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.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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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.

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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About Catalent

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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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