Job Description

Formulation Scientist

(Contract)

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.


This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries. We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.


Reporting to the Manager, Formulations R&D, the Formulation Scientist will execute on assigned aspects of pre-formulation studies, formulation development and optimization studies, and informal and formal stability studies as directed with quality, speed and efficiency supporting multiple projects in the portfolio. The Formulation Scientist will have familiarity with various aspects of the drug development process in a regulated environment, including topics such as Quality by Design (QbD), Design of Experiment (DOE), and compliance with all regulatory guidelines, all while maintaining patient first culture. The Scientist will be able to work independently with direction from senior members within the group.


- Regular working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

18-month contract This position is 100% on-site at the Windsor site.

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

Execute against assigned formulation lab activities with quality, speed and efficiency to ensure on-time deliver. Working knowledge and consistent execution of formulation development, excipient compatibility assessment, data analysis and good documentation practices. Participate in the development and troubleshooting of formulations and assessment techniques in a timely manner to support internal and customer needs, complaints and investigations. Communicate project assignment status, ensuring timely identification and escalation of issues, and present project information at local reviews and with customers as appropriate. Maintain compliance with training, best practices, safety and cleaning requirements. Operate under and maintain GMP/GLP conditions. Must be able to work extended hours, weekends as needed, especially when problems occur or when deadlines must be met. Perform other duties as required.

The Candidate

Bachelor's degree in science or related field is required, MSc Degree is an asset. Minimum 1+ years of experience in a formulations role in a lab setting is preferred, Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility is an asset. Familiarity with typical formulation and analytical approaches for pharmaceutical development. Excellent time management, organizational skills, troubleshooting and problem solving. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office. Strong interpersonal skills are essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functional areas, able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results. Currently Catalent does not participate in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES. The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity. Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth. Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I.

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.


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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.


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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