Catalent Pharma Solutions
Packaging Operator
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Catalent Bathgate Location
With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.
We have high-speed, automated primary packaging for blisters, as well as semi-automated primary packaging for bottles. We offer packaging design services on site, as well as secondary packaging and clinical labeling services.
Position Summary
- Shift: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Bathgate, UK
- 100% Onsite
We have an opportunity for a Verifier to join our team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting the packaging of clinical trial materials. You will maintain accurate documentation, follow established procedures, and contribute to a high standard of operational excellence. This position is ideal for someone who values precision and enjoys working in a regulated environment.
The Role
- Follow Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and manual handling procedures at all times.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards across all work areas.
- Complete documentation in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
- Label, assemble, and package Clinical Trial Materials according to approved procedures.
- Escalate issues that may impact packaging timelines to the Senior Operator or Team Leader.
- Report and document any deviations from packaging instructions or procedures.
- Attend required training and maintain accurate training records.
- Carry out tasks in accordance with the Packaging Skills Matrix.
- Undertake additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.
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Minimum Requirements
- Numeracy skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are essential.
Preferred Skills & Background
- Previous experience in a pharmaceutical packaging or manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail for hand packaging activities.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Be part of a site with nearly 25 years of experience and a key role in Catalent’s European clinical supply services network.
- Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
- Benefits – A pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
- Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
- Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
- Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on-site parking.
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 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.
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