Position Summary:
Catalent Pharma Solutions in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Formulation Technician II for the Formulation and R&D group. The Formulation Technician is responsible for the development, optimization, and execution
of early-stage development batch manufacturing in conjunction with Formulations, Research & Development, and Operations. These responsibilities include operating lab and pilot scale equipment, focusing on Controlled Release and Hot Melt Extrusion technologies. Formulation Technicians must have demonstrated experience in setup, operation, changeover and cleaning for all core equipment.
This is a full-time position: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company, and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives. Catalent in Somerset, NJ is home to oral solid dose manufacturing operations as part of the Oral and Specialty Delivery (OSD) business unit. On site we have our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, and commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Catalent Center of Excellence for handling Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
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
- Weigh and transfer materials using calibrated scales and balances
- Use various types of equipment to mix/combine materials for use in production
- Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to daily tasks (Notebooks, Logbooks, Protocols, etc.)
- Cooperate seamlessly with FR&D Scientists and Group Managers
- Show significant technical skills related to job, e.g., machine set-up and operation,
- understanding of all machine controls/functions, ability to troubleshoot, etc. with a minimum of
- Utilize the following technologies at scales from 0.5kg to 25.0kg: Fluid Bed Spraying, Granulation, Hot Melt Extrusion, Roller Compaction, Encapsulation, Compression, and Pan Coating
- Problem solve any processing challenges and optimize process execution
- Provide support to Formulation and Formulation Group activities for equipment operation, participation in development batch manufacture, in-process sampling and/or testing, and monitoring for oral solid formulations.
- All other duties as assigned;
The Candidate
- High School Diploma or GED is required, Associates Degree is preferred
- Two or more years of experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or nutraceutical manufacturing environment regulated by GMP standards and requirements is required
- Experience working with oral solid dosage manufacturing is required, including blending, roller compaction, compression, pan coating, fluid bed, and encapsulation manufacturing processes
- Experience in Hot melt extrusion is strongly preferred
- Must be able to utilize hand tools to assemble and disassemble various types of machinery
- Basic technical and troubleshooting skills are required
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required
- Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds;
Why you should join Catalent:
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- Diverse, inclusive culture
- Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
- Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
- 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Community engagement and green initiatives
- Generous 401K match
- Company match on donations to organizations
- Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
- WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
- Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories
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.
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