URGENTLY HIRING: Entry Level Chemist

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QC Chemist I for our Columbus, Ohio area operations. The role focuses on quality control testing for generic pharmaceutical products, including HPLC/GC analysis and wet chemistry, with expectation of detailed documentation and lab duties in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a science field with chemistry coursework and are ready to contribute to a dynamic, long-term opportunity in a fully onsite role in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation, wet chemistry, standard weighing, dilutions, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Testing will be on a variety of generic pharmaceutical products including Oral Dose Solids and Nasals.
• Will perform a variety of highly regulated documentation activities.
• Will perform other duties in the lab as assigned.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Sample preparation

HPLC

GC

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in science with chemistry coursework

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

We are hiring for a QC Chemist I 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 performing Quality Control laboratory testing on generic pharmaceutical products. An ideal candidate for this role will have a Bachelors Degree in a scientific field with strong chemistry experience from school.

Job Description

• You will be performing sample preparation, wet chemistry, standard weighing, dilutions, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Testing will be on a variety of generic pharmaceutical products including Oral Dose Solids and Nasals.
• Will perform a variety of highly regulated documentation activities.
• Will perform other duties in the lab as assigned.

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.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

About Actalent

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.