New · posted Oct 20
Catalent · Biotechnology
Senior QC Compliance Specialist
- Harmans, MD
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Closes Nov 23, 2026 · 33 days left
The role
We have an opportunity for a Senior QC Compliance Specialist to join our team supporting compliance in the Quality Control Analytical Laboratory. This role involves authoring, managing, and tracking investigations, events, deviations, and other quality records. The position also supports compiling, trending, and reporting key quality metrics for management accountability. The successful candidate will help ensure adherence to regulatory standards and continuous improvement of quality systems for GMP manufacturing of biological products.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite
- Support and ensure timely initiation, documentation, and closure of QC CAPAs, investigations, deviations, and change controls.
- Track and trend aspects of Quality Control Systems and provide management reports identifying risks and trends.
- Collaborate with the Quality Systems group to perform QC CAPA effectiveness evaluations using quantitative and qualitative measures.
- Maintain tracking mechanisms to support QC analytical metrics.
- Monitor and review QC systems and procedures for compliance, quality improvements, and efficiency, providing compliance support to the QC department.
- Participate in QC compliance remediation plans and implementation.
- Assist with the generation and revision of GMP documentation such as standard operating procedures.
- Establish and execute a laboratory audit readiness program to ensure continuous compliance.
- Participate in QC internal audits as applicable.
- Contribute to site quality and process improvement initiatives and represent QC Analytical on project teams.
- Provide protocol generation and execution support for facility and utility qualifications and startups.
- Other duties, as assigned.
What you need
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology or other life sciences discipline with 3–5 years of experience in a quality or compliance function.
- Experience with analytical and/or bioanalytical testing processes.
- Knowledge of scientific and regulatory principles with the ability to enhance quality systems; exposure to Lean Operational Excellence methodologies is highly desirable.
- Experience working in electronic systems such as Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Experience with the development, review, and approval of CAPAs, deviations, and investigations within the pharmaceutical or biologics industry, especially in analytical or bioanalytical laboratories.
- Experience with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Guidelines, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and European Union (EU) GMPs.
- Quick to learn and navigate electronic systems, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced environments while applying strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills & Backgroundnice to have
- Experience with ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, pH, osmolality, appearance, CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC.
Pay and benefits
$100,000 – $120,000 a year
Employer providedThe anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $100,000 – $120,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Annual bonus
Defined career path and annual performance review
Community engagement and green initiatives
Where you'll work
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From the posting
About Catalent
About Site
Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.
The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.
The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.
Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.
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.
- Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
- Community engagement and green initiatives.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 21, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 15% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in Maryland5 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US55 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $100,000 | — | $120,000 |
| Maryland (middle half) | $106,500 | $110,000 | $112,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $78,500 | $95,500 | $111,250 |
This role: Catalent's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 21, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 305 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Catalent's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 23 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods9
- GMP and compliance8
- Documentation and SOPs6
- Quality systems and risk5
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Data and digital systems2
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- USPUSP compendial chapters(official source, opens in a new tab)Bioburden (USP <61>), endotoxin (USP <85>), TOC (USP <643>) and water testing
Company hiring pulse
Catalent on Regulatory Jobs
- 29
- Open roles
- 27
- Distinct roles
- 8
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality29 100%
By level
- Associate & Specialist11 38%
- Senior & Principal10 34%
- Manager6 21%
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Senior QC Compliance Specialist at Catalent
Applications close November 23. $100K–$120K a year, employer provided.