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Biomanufacturing Technician, Central Services

Catalent · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you had to follow detailed instructions closely.

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with strict procedures and frequent supervision.

Tell me about a time you learned a new process quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb training in an entry-level role.

Why do you want to start a career in biomanufacturing?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest and want to grow in this field.

What would you do

You make a mistake on a record. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they correct it the right way and tell their supervisor.

This third shift role is 10pm to 8am. How do you stay alert and careful overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep attention to detail on night shifts.

You notice something looks wrong but you're not sure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up instead of guessing or ignoring it.

About the work

Walk me through how you would weigh raw materials for a buffer.

What they are checking: Whether they check the scale, follow the record and avoid mix-ups.

What does following a Batch Production Record exactly mean to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that every step is done and signed as written.

What does cGMP mean, and why does it matter in a place that makes medicines?

What they are checking: Whether they understand why rules exist to protect patients.

How would you gown up to enter a clean room?

What they are checking: Whether they understand contamination control and following steps in order.

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The full job description

As published by Catalent.

Biomanufacturing Technician, Central Services We're currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for all new hires joining our 3rd shift team! Position Summary: • Work Schedule: 10pm-8am (Sunday-Wednesday) or (Wednesday – Saturday) shift availability • 100% on-site Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Located in Madison, WI, this facility features advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities using single-use systems to support scalable production. This 263,000 sq. ft. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility offers integrated formulation and analytical services to address complex development challenges in Biologics. This is an entry level position in the Manufacturing team and is the starting point to acquiring skills and training required for a cGMP biomanufacturing environment. The Technician is responsible for the manufacture of biopharmaceutical products within a clean room environment. The position is expected to follow detailed instructions and established procedures with frequent supervision. The Role: • Perform basic buffer preparation activities, including weighing raw materials for production • Accurately follows manufacturing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and with a focus on “right first time” execution • Documents all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in BPRs, Forms, and other quality documentation • Recognizes deviations from the intended procedure and raises awareness through the Rapid Response process • Proactively identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements; Actively participates in the Catalent Way (Continuous Improvement Culture) • May lead “Just Do It” (JDI) Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and engage in implementation of CI projects • May coach more junior team members on basic execution activities and act as an “onboarding buddy” to facilitate bringing new team members quickly up to speed on culture and basic workplace expectations • Performs general cleanroom housekeeping, including room and equipment cleaning, disposal of waste, and maintenance of 5S standards • Other duties as assigned The Candidate: • Must have High School Diploma or equivalent. No additional experience required • GMP manufacturing experience preferred • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other Office systems • Preferred experience with TrackWise, ComplianceWire, JD Edwards, DeltaV, Chromatography software • Physical requirements: This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled. Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed. Why you should join Catalent: • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process • Diverse, inclusive culture • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays • Generous 401K match • Medical, dental and vision benefits • Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree! 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, including disability and veterans. 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. Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers: Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities. California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE . Volunteer Work Disclosure: Applicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. Massachusetts Lie Detector Test Notice: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Consistent with Massachusetts law, Catalent does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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