R&D Chemist

Position: URGENTLY HIRING: R&D Chemist I
R&D Chemist I

As an R&D Chemist I, you will conduct chemical and physical analyses in support of the development of a manufacturable multisource pharmaceutical product. You will provide analytical support for the release of registration materials for regulatory submissions and assist with analytical method validation and transfer activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sample preparation, standard weighing, dilutions, wet chemistry, titrations, HPLC, NGI, and admitted dose analyses.
• Perform assigned analytical tasks to support product development, registration lot release, and pre and post regulatory submission activities.
• Adhere to timelines while ensuring compliance with cGXP's, company practices, and procedures.
• Follow work instructions, SOPs, and company practices diligently.
• Accurately document analytical activities and results, maintaining data integrity.
• Identify challenges in analytical method execution and support troubleshooting activities.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in sample preparation, chemistry, and biochemistry.
• Expertise in wet chemistry, titration, and dilutions.
• Knowledge of gas chromatography.
• Experience in research and development and new product development.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field; entry-level graduates with lab experience are welcome.
• Preference for candidates with lab experience outside of academia.
• Experience with data acquisition software is desirable.
• Ability to work with supervision using scientific judgment and professional competency.

Work Environment

You will be part of a team composed of Scientist I's, II's, and III's. The work involves collaboration to accomplish tasks, while also allowing time for individual work. You will be working in a state-of-the-art laboratory with a very clean GMP environment, adhering to a business casual dress code. The shift is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

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.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

About Actalent

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