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Catalent, Inc.

Quality Associate II

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Associate II, Quality Assurance Position Summary * Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:00pm * 100 ... on-site Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization ...

Catalent, Inc.

Distribution Associate II

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Sunday to Thursday, 12pm-8:30pm * 100% on-site in Kansas City Catalent's Kansas City facility is ... manufacture. The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical ...

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What is it like to work at Catalent?

Catalent is a global healthcare company that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity, fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among its employees. The company operates a network of state-of-the-art facilities and employs a diverse range of professionals, from scientists and engineers to manufacturing and quality control specialists, working together to develop and manufacture pharmaceutical products. Working at Catalent may appeal to candidates seeking a dynamic and challenging environment where they can contribute to the development of life-changing medicines and therapies.

What makes Catalent an attractive place to work?

Catalent is a leading global provider of development and manufacturing solutions for the healthcare industry, with a strong reputation for innovation and expertise in pharmaceutical development and delivery. The company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities for employees to contribute to the development of life-changing medicines and healthcare products. By joining Catalent, professionals can expect to be part of a global organization that values employee growth and development, offering opportunities for career advancement and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Do workers at Catalent get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
39% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Does Catalent pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At Catalent, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
93% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Catalent affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Catalent?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.

Do workers at Catalent worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do Catalent workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
69% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Catalent workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
47% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Catalent?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Catalent managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Catalent spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Catalent?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at Catalent good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
68% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Catalent feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Catalent get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Catalent?

Most people feel stressed out here.
84% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Catalent enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Catalent recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Catalent?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Catalent?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think Catalent’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Catalent is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
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Associate - Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA

Catalent, Inc.

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Catalent rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Associate - Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA
Position Summary:
  • Work Schedule: 10pm-8am (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday shift availability)
  • 100% on-site
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus offered

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Located in Madison, WI, this facility features advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities using single-use systems to support scalable production. This 263,000 sq. ft. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility offers integrated formulation and analytical services to address complex development challenges in Biologics.
The Biomanufacturing Associate position is an intermediate-level position in the Manufacturing team and is responsible for the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products within a clean room environment. The position is expected to follow detailed instructions and established procedures under supervision.
The Role:
  • Performs basic troubleshooting and Downstream purification for mRNA production activities, such as in-vitro transcription (IVT) reactions, chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral filtration, bulk drug substance filling, and column packing/qualification.
  • Accurately follows manufacturing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and with a focus on "right-first-time" execution.
  • Documents all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in BPRs, Forms, and other quality documentation.
  • Recognizes deviations from the intended procedure and raises awareness through the Rapid Response process. Proactively identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements
  • Actively participates in the Catalent Way (Continuous Improvement Culture). Leads "Just Do It" (JDI) Continuous Improvement activities and engage in implementation of CI projects.
  • May coach more junior team members on basic execution activities and act as an "onboarding buddy" to bring new team members up to speed on culture and basic workplace expectations.
  • May become a Certified Trainer and take responsibility for the final sign-off of training completion for basic execution activities. Interacts with clients during Person In Plant (PIP) or virtual PIP observations to provide updates on batch schedule and status.
  • Participates in daily shift huddles and leads shift exchange activities. Performs general cleanroom housekeeping, including room and equipment cleaning, disposal of waste, and maintenance of 5S standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:
  • Must have High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least four (4) years of relevant experience. We will also accept a Bachelors or Associates Degree in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline with 1+ years of experience, or a Master's in STEM without any formal experience.
  • GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other Office systems.
  • Preferred experience with TrackWise, ComplianceWire, JD Edwards, DeltaV, and Chromatography software (i.e. Unicorn).
  • Physical requirements: This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled. Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed.

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
  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
  • Generous 401K match
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

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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