Gel Prep Operator
Position Summary
Work Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shift from 7 AM to 7 PM EST, operating on a two-week cycle. Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 includes Wednesday and Thursday.
100% on-site role in St. Petersburg, FL
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. Your work will directly impact patient lives.
As a Gel Prep Operator, you will contribute to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical softgels, gaining hands-on experience with multiple technologies and equipment. You’ll also collaborate with the on-site Product Development team to support new product innovations.
The Role
Accurately Completes documentation related to the Gelatin process.
Measures and weighs, by manual and computerized scales, gelatin and dyes used in gelatin batches.
Processes gelatin master batches and color conversion per applicable SOP and batch record instructions.
Operates production equipment as required per applicable SOP.
Performs work according to safety policies and practices related to the position.
Handles non-hazardous, hazardous and DEA waste.
Notifies supervision immediately in the event that there is any deviation from the batch record, SOP or potential production event.
Cross - training to perform tasks, operate equipment and maintain the necessary documentation in other production departments may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Previous manufacturing experience and work in a GMP regulated industry preferred.
Individual may be required to sit intermittently, stand regularly, walk regularly and consistently lift to 30 pounds for a work period of up to 12-hours. No lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.
Ability to push and/or pull on average 500 kg (approximately 1,100 pounds).
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.
Read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor. Required to operate industrial machinery. Must be able to access manufacturing floor.
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.
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