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Senior Scientist, Analytical Research & Development
Position Summary
- Work Schedule: Standard Hours; Monday through Friday
- 100% on-site
Join Catalent’s flagship softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and career growth in a state-of-the-art, turn-key facility.
The Senior Scientist, Analytical Research & Development supports the development and validation of analytical test methods, raw material evaluation, and testing of non-commercial materials to advance product development, manufacturing, process validation, and new material qualifications in accordance with regulatory and quality standards. At Catalent, this role offers exceptional exposure to a diverse portfolio of molecules formulated into the softgel platform — spanning women’s health, oncology, prescription therapeutics, and more — providing hands-on experience from development through commercial validation. As part of a CDMO environment, the position delivers broad cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to build advanced analytical skill sets.
The Role
- Independently develop, validate, and routinely execute instrumental test methods in support of Drug Substances and Drug Products; analyze data, document results in accordance with cGMP and internal guidelines, and communicate findings through written and oral presentations.
- Serve as lead scientist for designated projects, including direct client communications, participation in project team meetings and teleconferences, and support of new product development in collaboration with customers and suppliers.
- Perform analysis of finished products, in-process materials, raw materials, fill moisture, cleaning verification/validation samples, and support the Material Evaluation Process for new materials according to assigned specifications, methods, and protocols.
- Write, review, and support analytical methods, deviations, protocols, specifications, SOPs, and laboratory investigations using appropriate Root Cause Analysis tools; lead analytical method transfer activities as required.
- Ensure right-first-time execution of departmental methods and SOPs; audit and verify analytical results for accuracy and data integrity; maintain proper records in notebooks, reports, and logbooks in compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and company regulations.
- Safely handle potent and teratogenic compounds; prepare reagents, standards, and media; manage hazardous waste disposal; support ordering and maintenance of laboratory materials and equipment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by training colleagues, leading and coordinating personnel training, participating in inter-departmental teams, interfacing with management, self-scheduling assignments, and working flexible hours as required to support production and validation schedules.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in scientific field with 3-years’ experience in lab, 2 in GMP required OR
- Master’s in scientific field with 5+ years experience in lab, 3 in GMP required OR
- Bachelor’s in scientific field with 10-years experience in lab, 8 in GMP required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with identification or separation techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, MS, NMR and experience with method development and or validation.
- VISION: Ability to read written documents and computer monitors, differentiate color, and maintain 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses; able to work extended or off-hours as required.
- Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals
- WellHub program to promote physical wellness & Access to Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants
- 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
- Defined career path with annual performance reviews & strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization
- Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups & Community engagement and green initiatives
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.
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.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers: Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

Senior Scientist, Analytical Research & Development
Position Summary
- Work Schedule: Standard Hours; Monday through Friday
- 100% on-site
Join Catalent’s flagship softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and career growth in a state-of-the-art, turn-key facility.
The Senior Scientist, Analytical Research & Development supports the development and validation of analytical test methods, raw material evaluation, and testing of non-commercial materials to advance product development, manufacturing, process validation, and new material qualifications in accordance with regulatory and quality standards. At Catalent, this role offers exceptional exposure to a diverse portfolio of molecules formulated into the softgel platform — spanning women’s health, oncology, prescription therapeutics, and more — providing hands-on experience from development through commercial validation. As part of a CDMO environment, the position delivers broad cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to build advanced analytical skill sets.
The Role
- Independently develop, validate, and routinely execute instrumental test methods in support of Drug Substances and Drug Products; analyze data, document results in accordance with cGMP and internal guidelines, and communicate findings through written and oral presentations.
- Serve as lead scientist for designated projects, including direct client communications, participation in project team meetings and teleconferences, and support of new product development in collaboration with customers and suppliers.
- Perform analysis of finished products, in-process materials, raw materials, fill moisture, cleaning verification/validation samples, and support the Material Evaluation Process for new materials according to assigned specifications, methods, and protocols.
- Write, review, and support analytical methods, deviations, protocols, specifications, SOPs, and laboratory investigations using appropriate Root Cause Analysis tools; lead analytical method transfer activities as required.
- Ensure right-first-time execution of departmental methods and SOPs; audit and verify analytical results for accuracy and data integrity; maintain proper records in notebooks, reports, and logbooks in compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and company regulations.
- Safely handle potent and teratogenic compounds; prepare reagents, standards, and media; manage hazardous waste disposal; support ordering and maintenance of laboratory materials and equipment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by training colleagues, leading and coordinating personnel training, participating in inter-departmental teams, interfacing with management, self-scheduling assignments, and working flexible hours as required to support production and validation schedules.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in scientific field with 3-years’ experience in lab, 2 in GMP required OR
- Master’s in scientific field with 5+ years experience in lab, 3 in GMP required OR
- Bachelor’s in scientific field with 10-years experience in lab, 8 in GMP required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with identification or separation techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, MS, NMR and experience with method development and or validation.
- VISION: Ability to read written documents and computer monitors, differentiate color, and maintain 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses; able to work extended or off-hours as required.
- Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals
- WellHub program to promote physical wellness & Access to Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants
- 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
- Defined career path with annual performance reviews & strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization
- Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups & Community engagement and green initiatives
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.
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.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers: Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
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Align Your Degree to the Role
Catalent's Research positions typically require a degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Before applying, confirm your degree title maps directly to the role's specialty occupation requirement to avoid H-1B petition complications later.
Target Sites with Active Research Pipelines
Catalent operates dozens of manufacturing and development sites across the U.S. Research sponsorships concentrate at sites with active biologics, drug product, or analytical development pipelines. Filter open roles by site type rather than just job title to find positions with stronger sponsorship precedent.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Sponsoring Research Roles
Not every Research opening at Catalent will come with sponsorship explicitly stated. Use Migrate Mate to surface and filter Catalent's Research roles verified for visa sponsorship, so you apply where your immigration needs are already anticipated.
Start OPT Paperwork Before Your Offer Letter Arrives
If you are on F-1 OPT, USCIS requires your employment to match your authorized field exactly. Have your OPT authorization documentation ready before the offer stage so Catalent's HR team can confirm the role qualifies without delays in your start date.
Ask Specifically About H-1B Transfer Timing
If you currently hold an H-1B with another employer, Catalent can file a transfer petition before your current role ends, keeping you in valid status. Confirm with the recruiter early that Catalent uses portability under an active I-129 receipt rather than waiting for approval.
Understand PERM Timelines for Research Roles
Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 for Research positions requires PERM labor certification filed with the DOL, a process that typically takes one to two years before the I-140 petition stage. Raise the topic during negotiation, not after you have signed your offer.
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Find Research at Catalent Pharma Solutions JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Catalent Pharma Solutions sponsor H-1B visas for Researchs?
Yes, Catalent Pharma Solutions sponsors H-1B visas for Research roles. The company has a documented history of filing H-1B petitions for scientists and researchers in functions including analytical development, formulation, and drug product research. Sponsorship eligibility depends on the specific role, site, and whether the position meets USCIS specialty occupation criteria.
How do I apply for Research jobs at Catalent Pharma Solutions?
You can apply through Catalent's careers portal directly. To find Research roles that are open to visa sponsorship, browse Catalent's listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for positions where international candidates are actively considered. When applying, clearly indicate your visa status and sponsorship needs so the hiring team can route your application appropriately from the start.
Which visa types does Catalent Pharma Solutions commonly use for Research roles?
Catalent supports several visa types for Research positions. H-1B is the most common for full-time researchers. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for recent graduates and students in qualifying STEM programs. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible scientific occupations. For permanent residency, Catalent has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for Research staff.
What qualifications does Catalent Pharma Solutions look for in Research candidates requiring sponsorship?
Most Research roles at Catalent require at least a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related field, with master's or doctoral degrees preferred for senior positions. Practical laboratory skills, experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC or mass spectrometry, and familiarity with GMP environments are commonly listed requirements across Catalent's Research job postings.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take for Research positions at Catalent?
Timeline varies by visa type. H-1B transfers for candidates already holding the visa can move quickly once a petition is filed. New H-1B sponsorship is tied to the annual cap lottery, with petitions filed in April and employment starting October 1 at the earliest. OPT-based hires can start sooner. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship is a separate, multi-year process that runs alongside your employment.
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