Chemists

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative, quantitative chemical, and physical testing as specified by compendia or specifications for APIs, starting materials, packaging components, and finished products.
• Conduct peer reviews of analytical testing documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete and conduct required training according to the laboratory curriculum.
• Maintain laboratory data in an orderly manner in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and documents.
• Re-validate chemistry methods and work with HPLC, GC, Wet Chemistry, and more.
• Author technical reports for analytical methods improvement.
• Perform investigational, troubleshooting, and advanced analytical techniques to troubleshoot approved commercial analysis.
• Demonstrate knowledge of critical functions and variables for each type of equipment and exhibit instrument troubleshooting ability.
• Work independently using a team approach to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in GC or HPLC analysis and working within GMP and FDA-regulated environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific field, with preference given to Chemistry or Biochemistry degrees.
• 3+ years of industry Chemistry experience working heavily with HPLC or GCP.
• Prior experience with HPLC or GC, with strong experience in at least one.
• Experience in quality is a plus!
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with supervision using scientific judgment and professional competency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in a regulated environment is highly desirable.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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.

• 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)

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.