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Lab Associate - Process Development - Operations

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• 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 Process Development Operations, Lab Associate will accurately, timely, and safely perform a variety of tasks in Process Development laboratories that support external client projects and internal technology development work by performing routine, essential lab support assignments including equipment maintenance and cleaning, lab material stocking, general lab cleaning, and 5S organization. This work will involve applying technical knowledge in the use of standard laboratory equipment and procedures

The role:

• Perform routine lab support activities including equipment cleaning, maintenance, and lab organization
• Prepare solutions and media following Batch Production Record (BPR) specifications
• Support sample management activities including labeling, tracking, and submissions
• Assist with lab inventory, material management, and consumable stocking
• Maintain lab organization and 5S standards, including executing and documenting audits
• Execute general lab maintenance tasks such as autoclaving, dishwashing, and equipment upkeep
• Support preventative maintenance activities for laboratory equipment
• Partner with cross-functional teams (PD, AD, CLD, R&D) to support program execution
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and SOPs to ensure compliance
• Assist with lab logistics and workflow coordination to ensure efficient operations

The candidate:

• High School Diploma with 5+ years of related experience, OR
• Associate's degree in Chemistry or related science with no experience required, OR
• Bachelor's degree (non-STEM acceptable per JD)
• Ability to perform routine laboratory support tasks (cleaning, stocking, maintenance, basic prep)
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced lab setting
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team-based, cross-functional environment

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.

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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.

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