Process Engineer III

Process Engineer III

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4pm
• 100% on-site (San Diego)

Catalent Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and Catalents San Diego facility focuses on early-stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from the bench to the clinic. This facility offers an array of services that support oral and injectable dosage forms that include preformulation testing formulation and analytical development cGMP manufacturing and clinical packaging labeling and worldwide distribution. Our San Diego location is the home of our Catalent Spray Drying technologies with downstream roller compaction capabilities to support the needs of our clients most challenging compounds.

The Process Engineer III will be responsible for conducting Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. Daily responsibilities will include execution and operation of small scale and pilot scale pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment without supervision for the purpose of evaluation of formulation and process procedures to determine their effects in relation to final product specifications. You will be a key member of a multi-site mission to deliver unparalleled service to our clients and quality drug products to the patients.

The Role:

• Responsible for oral dosage formulation development process scale up and technology transfer from R&D to GMP manufacturing
• Responsible for technical oversight during Phase 1 & 2 GMP manufacturing operations
• Responsible for process technology training equipment Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing and Validations
• Provide training and support to R&D personnel during the development and scale up of powder and liquid formulations
• Draft and execute production variance and Corrective Action Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelors degree is required in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences (or related field) with a minimum of five (5) years of practical pharmaceutical process support engineering experience
• Must possess in depth knowledge of principles concepts and practices in pharmaceutical sciences and manufacturing processes. Knowledge of small molecule process technologies for oral dosage forms preferred
• Physical Requirements: On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk sit stand and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently

Pay:

• The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $105000 to $115000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry skillset education business needs etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Awesome employee activities: Movie Day Monthly Birthday Celebrations Friday Bagel Breakfast On-site Fitness Center with machines Sponsored Sports Teams and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships overall creating a positive work environment.
• Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• 152 hours of PTO 10 paid holidays.
• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Tuition Reimbursement Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
• 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 7000 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 . 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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