Analytical Scientist Position Summary Work Schedule: Regular working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. This position is 100% on-site at the Windsor site. 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, Analytical Research & Development, the Analytical Scientist will provide support and utilize technical direction and expertise throughout the entire drug development process with focus on pre-formulation studies, analytical development and optimization studies, and informal and formal stability studies. The Analytical Scientist - Analytical Research & Development will have a working knowledge of various aspects of implementing 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. The Analytical Scientist - Analytical Research & Development will be responsible for execution of reports, protocols, providing analytical support for formulation development, investigations and laboratory work and providing technical expertise and support on multiple projects in the portfolio. The Role: Support the development and evaluation of new drug products, including pre-formulation, excipient solubility and compatibility studies, formulation development, scale-up manufacturing, and formal stability/registration batches from an analytical perspective. Utilize analytical techniques and instrumentation including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and spectroscopy (Infrared, Ultraviolet, Mass Spectrometry) to support method development, validation, analytical testing, specification setting for raw materials and finished products, regulatory filings, and troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory equipment. Communicate effectively and on time with management, other laboratories within Catalent, and customers to coordinate method transfers, validations, and development. Operate under and maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) conditions. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment through routine maintenance and housekeeping activities, applying and sustaining 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety standards. Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. Work extended hours and weekends as needed, especially when problems occur or deadlines must be met. Perform other duties as required. The Candidate: Bachelor’s degree in science or related field is required. Minimum 2+ years of experience in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical research and development is preferred. Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and/or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility is an asset. Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment, and materials. Understanding of chemical, biological, and physical testing and analyses, including preparation of materials, equipment, and samples. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels and in various functions, with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve results quickly. This position does not qualify for sponsorship. Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming Canadian equivalency as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC), such as World Education Services (WES). Frequently requires sitting and performing tasks involving manual dexterity, including handling materials, operating laboratory equipment, and keyboard use. The role may also involve occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, along with close visual focus and potential exposure to chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, or other potentially infectious materials. Pay: The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary within this range $54,000 – $65,000, 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 global employer, and this salary range does not reflect positions that work in other countries. Why You Should Join Catalent: Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance). Group Retirement Savings – Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions. Employee Reward & Recognition programs. Opportunities for professional and personal development and growth, including tuition reimbursement. 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. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities. 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. 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. 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.