Gel Prep Operator

St. Petersburg is our primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year.  The featured RP Scherer softgel technology is a proven oral drug delivery solution to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble Rx and OTC drug candidates.  Non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® capsules expand the range of molecules into softgel, ideal for challenging fill formulation. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation.

The Gel Prep Operator weights and mixes raw materials as per batch record instruction to provide gelatin to encapsulation to meet the shop floor schedule. Under supervision the Gel Prep Operator will prepare, blends and mixes batches of material by operating blending equipment and completing batch paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedures and applying current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Rotating 12 hour shifts 7:00am-7:00pm

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee. 

The position is 100% on-site at our St. Petersburg, FL location.

The Role

• Accurately Completes documentation related to the Gelatin process. Update SOPs for assigned department as needed.

• 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.

• Washes, inspects and sanitizes gelatin receivers and equipment. Maintains a clean work area.

• Update SOPs for assigned department as needed.

• 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.

• Depending on shift staffing level and/or the workload, an operator could be assigned to perform tasks in areas, different than her/his primary position/business unit.

• 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). 

• Annual potent compound physical 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.

• 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 – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.

• Diverse, inclusive culture. Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I. Community engagement and green initiatives.

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative.

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

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