R&D Scientist

Position Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Pay range: $24.00 – $24.00/hr.
• 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 position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.