Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Scientist
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Scientist with exposure to IQ/OQ/EQ for equipment and process validation. In this role, you will assist in routine validation tasks, record validation data, maintain lab notebooks, and participate in validation activities, including research, protocol writing/execution, and final report generation. You will also perform projects and studies in areas such as Product/Process, Sterilization, Cleaning, and Equipment Validation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine validation tasks like running and precision experiments.
• Record validation data and maintain lab notebooks for qualification studies.
• Engage in validation activities including research, protocol writing/execution, and final report generation.
• Perform a variety of projects and studies in areas such as Product/Process, Sterilization, Cleaning, and Equipment Validation.

• Exposure to IQ/OQ/EQ for equipment and process validation.
• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field.
• 0-6 months of relevant experience.

• Knowledge in validation, chemistry, biology, and related areas.

The role is based in a very large GMP regulated manufacturing facility that is undergoing expansion. The campus consists of multiple buildings and is in the process of adding new manufacturing lines and filling/compounding suites. The facility is planning to increase its team size significantly, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team. Currently, the site is preparing to manufacture a variety of drugs including Vitamin B, hard narcotics, antibiotics, and hormones.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, OH.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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