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Gel Prep Operator
St. Petersburg in the primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America. The site has the capability to develop lipid formulations in a dedicated pilot plant which supports rapid transition from laboratory scale to clinical supply. Liquid in bottle, as well as Liquid fill Hard shell capabilities at the facility provide diversification and offerings that increase the speed to clinic. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve your most difficult development and manufacturing challenges. Our analytical laboratory provides a full service offering from development of analytical methods to routine QC testing, supporting commercial and development stability studies. With capacity to generate over 18 billion softgels per year and servicing over 100 markets globally, the St. Petersburg site can handle any Over the Counter (OTC), Prescription (Rx), Medical Device, Controlled Substance, or Dietary Supplement manufacturing needs. The facility also contains a segregated hormone manufacturing area that meets current regulatory requirements. In addition to the manufacturing of traditional animal-based gelatin softgels, St. Petersburg site manufactures products in non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® to expand the range of molecules that can be encapsulated.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Gel Prep Operator to join our team. In this role, you will prepare, blend, and mix batches of material by operating blending equipment and completing batch paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedures. You will apply current Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure quality and compliance. This position is essential to maintaining efficient production and supporting our commitment to excellence.
Shift: 2/2/3 Work Schedule 7:00pm-7:00am
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
100% Onsite
The Role
Measure and weigh gelatin and dyes using manual and computerized scales; accurately complete documentation related to the gelatin process
Process gelatin master batches and color conversion per applicable Standard Operating Procedures and batch record instructions; operate production equipment as required
Wash, inspect, and sanitize gelatin receivers and equipment
Perform work according to safety policies and practices; handle non-hazardous, hazardous, and DEA waste
Notify supervision immediately of any deviation from the batch record, Standard Operating Procedures, or potential production event
Perform tasks in other areas as assigned based on shift staffing levels and workload
All other duties as assigned
The Candidate
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required
Basic computer skills including Windows navigation and data entry is required
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; ability to read, interpret, and execute written instructions is required
Individual required to sit rarely, stand regularly, walk regularly, and consistently lift up to 50 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance for a work period of up to 12 hours
Ability to push and/or pull on average 500 kg (approximately 1,100 pounds) is required
Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color (pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20/30 acuity in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses; for Catalent’s in-house screening, the acceptable score is to identify at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles
Preferred Skills & Background
Previous manufacturing experience and work in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulated industry is preferred
Why You Should Join Catalent
Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic
Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one
Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion
Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including regular participation in beach clean-up
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team
WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness
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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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