R&D Scientist I

We are hiring for a Chemistry Lab Technician in the Pharmaceutical industry here in the Columbus, Ohio area. This is a long-term career opportunity for someone looking to grow in the sciences.

This role will primarily be supporting the research and development team by performing testing on generic pharmaceutical products. An ideal candidate for this role will have a Bachelors Degree in a scientific field - with a strong preference for Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Science degrees.

Shift: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Job Description

This role will primarily be performing R&D laboratory testing on generic pharmaceutical products. Testing will primarily be chemistry focused and job duties will include:

• Conducts chemical and physical analyses in support of the development of a manufacturable multisource pharmaceutical product. Provides analytical support for the release of registration materials in support of regulatory submissions. Assists analytical method validation and transfer activities.
• Performs the assigned analytical tasks in support of product development, registration lot release, pre and post regulatory submission activities. Performs activities within the assigned timelines and in compliance with cGXP's, and company practices and procedures.
• Follows work instructions, SOPs and company practices. Documents analytical activities and results accurately, in a timely manner and right-first time and maintains integrity of data.
• Follows written analytical procedures. Identifies execution challenges of analytical methods and support trouble shooting activities.

Bench Work Will Include

• Sample prep
• Standard weighs
• Wet Chemistry
• Dilutions
• Titrations
• HPLC
• NGI testing
• Admitted dose testing
• May perform other chemistry testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field with strong chemistry coursework

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

About Actalent

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