GMP Cell Culture Scientist I

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH is seeking a GMP Scientist I to support day‑to‑day GMP production in the Clinical Manufacturing Facility. You will execute production processes, maintain batch records, and ensure equipment and facility compliance under the GMP Operations Manager.

This role blends hands‑on lab work (50–75%) with documentation (25%), focusing on tissue culture, solution preparation, and assay management while collaborating on scheduling and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a life science (biochemistry, microbiology or virology) and GMP/GLP experience.
• Experience in GMP environments and documentation.
• Familiarity with tissue culture and virology concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute production processes and maintain documentation per batch records and SOPs.
• Perform lab work (50-75%) and support paperwork for subsequent steps (25%).
• Conduct research‑grade production lab work focusing on biology tissue culture, solution preparation, and assay management.
• Collaborate with GMP Management to plan scheduling and timelines.
• Support GMP resources and supply chain, maintaining materials inventory.
• Operate, calibrate, validate, and clean facility equipment per SOPs.
• Assist in reviewing and updating process documentation changes.
• Work with GMP Management to drive continuous improvement using metrics.
• Develop and produce viruses and engage in product development work.

Skills

GMP

Tissue culture

Cell culture

PCR

Assay management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

BS degree in a life science (biochemistry, microbiology, or virology)

Tools

Chromatography

Solution preparation

Buffer preparation

Job description

Actalent in Columbus, OH is seeking a GMP Scientist I to support day‑to‑day GMP production in the Clinical Manufacturing Facility. You will execute production processes, maintain batch records, and ensure equipment and facility compliance under the GMP Operations Manager.

This role blends hands‑on lab work (50–75%) with documentation (25%), focusing on tissue culture, solution preparation, and assay management while collaborating on scheduling and continuous improvement initiatives.