Description
R&D Scientist, Cell / Molecular Biology
Position Summary:
The R&D team is responsible for identifying and developing new technologies and products that fit with the Catalent Biologics strategic plan helping to expand and further develop the Catalent Biologics offerings.
This position will perform innovation, experimental design and laboratory procedures in the field of cell and molecular biology. Procedures including include creation of cell lines, routine maintenance of cell lines, gene construct design, various cell culture techniques, various molecular biology techniques, creative thinking, problem solving, accurate documentation, design of and participation in experiments and interpretation of data are required.
This is a full-time, salaried position. Monday-Friday, 1st shift.
Our new, state of the art Madison, WI facility, with expanded mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities utilizing single-use systems, offers increased flexibility and manufacturing scale to support our customers' growth. We offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve your most difficult development challenges in Biologics.
Catalent Biologics is a fast-growing business within Catalent Pharma Solutions focused on providing innovative technologies and solutions to help more and better biologic treatments get to patients. The business includes our proprietary GPEx cell line engineering platform, our new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility in Madison, WI, and our market leading biologics analytical services in Kansas City, MO and Research Triangle Park, NC, as well as SMARTag Antibody Drug Conjugate technology in Emeryville, CA. Leveraging our growing differentiated technology portfolio, world class manufacturing capability, and other integrated services across the Catalent network, Catalent Biologics is positioned to drive significant growth for Catalent.
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.
The Role:
* Initiates, directs and executes scientific research for innovation and process improvements
* Researches and develops existing and new technologies/process improvements
* Critically analyzes complex data, interprets and integrates experimental results with project objectives
* Writes complex procedural SOPs
* Accurately reviews batch records and other data, ensuring consistency
* Knowledge and understanding of most all commonly used mammalian cell biology processes and techniques
* Knowledge and understanding of most all commonly used molecular biology processes and techniques
* Knowledge and understanding of retroviral biology
* Maintains cell lines
* Performs general lab housekeeping, including cleaning/sterilizing of lab and lab materials, disposal of trash and recyclables, autoclaving, ordering and stocking supplies, etc.
* Accurately completes routine and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
* Actively participates in team meetings
* Makes supplements, media, and/or buffers as necessary
* Develop genetic constructs for introduction into proprietary gene transfer vectors for the expression of proteins in mammalian cells. Proteins may be expressed for initial gene validation or as produce well-characterized pharmaceutical products.
* Develop DNA and RNA based assays needed for evaluation of products and product intermediates.
* Participate in the development of new vector construct strategies and methods of use to streamline production of cell lines and diversify protein expression applications.
* Maintain comprehensive, current, historical and analytic records (including source, derivation, sequence, and restriction maps) to assist in regulatory compliance.
* Assure safety of laboratory operations by complying with safety/biosafety procedures
* Ability to independently create presentations and conduct presentations outside of Catalent. Structures presentations with audience business focus in mind. Presents technical capabilities at client meetings. Presents at industry working groups.
* Ability to constructively edit documents written by others, and mentor others in written skills while allowing individual approach. Perform review or writing of technical documents for entire site, as needed.
* Mentors others, as assigned
* Performs lab overview for client tours and internal clients (shadowing)
* Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System
* Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
* Ph.D. in Biotechnology, cell biology, molecular biology or related field with at least 0- 2 years of laboratory experience.
* MS in Biotechnology, cell biology, molecular biology or related field with at least 5 years of industry laboratory experience.
* Bachelors or Associates Degree in Biotechnology, cell biology, molecular biology or related field, with at least 8 years of industry laboratory experience.
Catalent Benefits:
* 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 paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays
* Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential
* Community engagement and green initiatives
* Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
* Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
* Tuition reimbursement
* On-site fitness center and wellness programs
Catalent's standard leadership competencies that are used to interview and for Performance & Development:
* Leads with Integrity and Respect
* Delivers Results
* Demonstrates Business Acumen
* Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
* Champions Change
* Engages and Inspires
* Coaches and Develops
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.
Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone's safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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