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Design and execute upstream process development studies for biologics, focusing on mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations. Support process optimization, characterization, and technology transfer from early development through commercial readiness.
Requires a STEM degree with experience levels varying by degree (6+ years for Bachelor's, 3+ for Master's, or PhD). Must have expertise in upstream biologics development, GMP documentation, and technical problem-solving.
Scientist – Process Development, Upstream
Catalent is seeking Scientists, Process Development – Upstream to support the development, optimization, characterization, and transfer of mammalian cell culture processes for biologics manufacturing. Scientists in this role may support projects across multiple development stages, including early-phase process development, process characterization, validation readiness, and clinical/commercial manufacturing support.
Successful candidates may be assigned to different upstream development teams based on business needs and experience. Opportunities include support of early-stage process development programs as well as late-phase process characterization, validation, and commercial manufacturing initiatives.
The successful candidate will combine strong laboratory expertise with data analysis, technical problem-solving, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality process solutions for internal and client programs.
About Catalent Madison
Catalent's Madison, Wisconsin facility is a state-of-the-art biologics development and manufacturing site supporting customers from research through early- and mid-stage clinical production. Located at 726 Heartland Trail, the 102,700-square-foot GMP facility specializes in mammalian cell line engineering, drug substance manufacturing, and biopharmaceutical process development.
The site is home to Catalent's proprietary GPEx® and GPEx® Lightning technologies, enabling the generation of high-producing mammalian cell lines for biologic therapies. With production capabilities ranging from 50L to 4,000L and a recent $45 million expansion, the Madison campus continues to play a critical role in Catalent's global biologics network while supporting Wisconsin's growing life sciences industry.
Location: 100% Onsite at our facility in Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: Monday – Friday, First Shift
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute upstream process development studies supporting biologics programs from early development through commercial readiness.
Perform mammalian cell culture activities including cell bank thawing, seed train expansion, bioreactor operations, and analytical testing.
Support process optimization, process characterization, scale-up, validation readiness, and technology transfer activities using platform methods and statistical tools, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
Analyze experimental data and communicate results through presentations, technical recommendations, and project updates.
Maintain GMP-compliant documentation and author or review technical documents including protocols, reports, SOPs, and regulatory-supporting documentation.
Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external clients by communicating project progress, presenting results, and supporting project execution.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, laboratory operations, and the training and mentoring of junior team members.
Other responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, or PhD with relevant academic experience.
Experience with upstream process development, mammalian cell culture, bioreactor operations, or related biologics development activities.
Ability to independently design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot complex experiments in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of GMP documentation practices, data integrity requirements, and technical writing, including protocols, reports, and SOPs.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify process improvements, and recommend technical solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory or manufacturing software systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in upstream biologics process development, process characterization, or process optimization.
Experience with technology transfer, validation support, scale-up, or commercial manufacturing programs.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Experience with automated small-scale bioreactor systems such as Ambr® 250 or similar technologies.
Experience authoring technical reports, protocols, and regulatory-supporting documentation.
Experience in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO environment.
Previous client-facing experience.
Why you should join Catalent
Opportunity to play a key role in driving growth within a global CDMO leader.
Competitive compensation package, including incentive opportunity.
Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (152 hours + 8 holidays)
Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes worldwide.
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.
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Championing the missions that matter™. Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and trusted partner to pharma, biotech, and consumer health companies worldwide. We put patients first in everything we do, helping people live better and healthier lives through every product we help develop, manufacture and deliver. With over 1,000 active development programs at any given time, we launch over 100 new products and line extensions annually. Catalent has supported half of all FDA approvals over the past decade, and our teams working at over 40 global sites help us produce over 60 billion doses every year. Our strength lies in our people: teams across our more than 40 sites and thousands of passionate scientists and technicians who bring expertise in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing. What unites us is our commitment to championing our partners’ missions as our own, anticipating customer needs, solving complex challenges and ultimately making a difference in the lives of patients across the globe. At Catalent, you will be able to directly have an impact, solving problems and ensuring excellence for our customers. Our focus on delivering meaningful outcomes alongside our customers means your work directly impacts millions of people around the world. Join us in championing the missions that matter. Catalent is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with over 40 global sites. Visit www.catalent.com to learn more.
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