Process Engineer I

Process Engineer I

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday core hours 8am-4:30pm
• 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 I will execute basic setup operation troubleshooting breakdown and cleaning of designated small scale and pilot scale pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment under limited will get exposure to equipment maintenance activities conducting demonstration batches evaluating the formulation analysis of various product characteristics technology transfer process to the manufacturing group and batch record review process. You will be a key manufacturing member in the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) suites as subject matter expert for designated projects and revision of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

The Role:

• Experimental design and execution will be under a supervisors direction
• Prepare reports summaries and generate procedures and SOPs
• Limited client interaction and regular interdepartmental interaction
• Continuous development of pharmaceutical process knowledge
• Training on scientific techniques GMPs and technical writing
• Development of observation and problem-solving skills for experimental outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.S. or B.E.) degree required Chemical or Mechanical focus preferred
• No experience with solid-oral equipment or formulation techniques is required but high preference for two (2) years of experience with a Bachelors degree. We will also accept a Masters degree and no experience
• Candidate must also have a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge regarding scientific and engineering principles required for solid oral drug formulation and scale-up
• Physical requirements: Individual may be required to sit stand walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; ability to communicate orally with customers vendors and co-workers. Regular use of telephone and email. Hearing vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals calculator copiers and fax machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports memos and other documents to conduct business.

Pay:

• The annual pay range for this position in California is $73000 $80000 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.

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