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Entry-Level Chemistry Lab Technician

Actalent
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

We are hiring for a Chemistry Lab Technician 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 R&D 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:

This role will primarily be performing research and development 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 as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a science field with strong chemistry coursework
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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