Gene Therapy Scientist - Level I

We are hiring for a Scientist I in the Gene Therapy field here in the Columbus, Ohio area! This is a long‑term career opportunity and we are looking for somebody with experience in a GMP or GLP regulated setting. This role will primarily be performing cell based lab work.

1st shift, 4 day, 10 hour shifts with some overtime as needed. Main working days:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

The Scientist I will assist in the GMP manufacturing of cell and gene therapy products. This role primarily handles cell culture duties in a cleanroom, supporting the manufacturing process and ensuring compliance. The position is part of a collaborative, fast‑growing cell and gene therapy environment. The Scientist I leads daily production processes, documents rigorously, supports quality and continuous improvement, provides technical leadership to junior staff, works with minimal direct supervision, and contributes to strategic direction.

• Perform cell culturing to help manufacture gene therapy products in a cleanroom/lab environment.
• Assist in manufacturing using suspension and large‑scale mammalian cell culture processes.
• Maintain lab inventory.
• Perform documentation per regulations and guidelines.
• Work with the quality team to address deviations or investigations as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field.
• Experience in a GMP or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong mammalian cell culture experience is a plus.

Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay range: $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident & hospital
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Fully onsite in Columbus, OH.

Position anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

Actalent 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.