URGENTLY HIRING: Pharmaceutical QC Scientist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a QC Chemist I in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on quality control testing of generic pharmaceutical products, with emphasis on chemistry and regulated documentation.

A Bachelor's degree in a science field with chemistry coursework is required, and the position offers a contract-to-hire path with a daytime schedule and potential 4/10 shifts after training. Primary duties include sample preparation, wet chemistry, standard weighing, dilutions, and running HPLC and GC

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control laboratory testing on generic pharmaceutical products, focusing on chemistry.
• Prepare samples, perform wet chemistry, weighings, dilutions, and operate HPLC/GC instruments.
• Document results in accordance with regulatory requirements and perform other lab duties as assigned.
• Work with regulated documentation and maintain lab cleanliness and compliance.

Skills

Wet chemistry

HPLC

GC

Education

Bachelor's degree in science with chemistry coursework

Tools

HPLC

GC

Laboratory testing

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.

Shift: M-F 3pm-11:30pm (after training you can work 4 days a week, 10 hour shifts)

Job Description

This role will primarily be performing quality control laboratory testing on generic pharmaceutical products. Testing will primarily be chemistry focused and job duties will include:

• 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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