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QC Scientist I

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Job Description

The QC Scientist I will be responsible for conducting bench testing, including sample preparation, wet chemistry, standard weighing, and dilutions. Over time, training will be provided on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC). The role involves working within both the Oral Dose Solids and Nasals departments. The position supports the development of manufacturable multisource pharmaceutical products and provides analytical support for regulatory submissions. The scientist will assist in analytical method validation and transfer activities, performing tasks in compliance with cGXP standards, SOPs, and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical analyses to support product development and regulatory submissions.
• Provide analytical support for the release of registration materials.
• Assist with analytical method validation and transfer activities.
• Perform analytical tasks within assigned timelines, ensuring compliance with cGXP standards.
• Document analytical activities and results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify and troubleshoot execution challenges of analytical methods.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in dilutions and sample preparation.
• Experience in biochemistry and chemistry.
• Quality control and chemical testing expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in a science field, preferably Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Prior lab experience, which can be from school or other settings.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong lab experience outside of academia is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with supervision using scientific judgment and professional competency.

Work Environment

The position is based in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities in both the quality group and occasionally the manufacturing area. The job offers two shifts: 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with some flexibility. Initially, the schedule starts as five 8-hour days, with the possibility of transitioning to a four 10-hour day schedule after training.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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

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