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Gene Therapy Lab Assistant

Actalent
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

We are hiring for a Gene Therapy Laboratory Assistant here in the Columbus, Ohio area! Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience working in a GMP regulated environment with a Bachelors in a Science, or at least 3 years of GMP experience and an Associates' Degree.

Shift: 1st shift, Monday - Friday

Job Description

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and quality of all materials arriving at our state-of-the-art gene therapy manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for evaluating raw materials and ensuring that they match regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect all incoming raw materials for integrity and quality.
  • Match raw material orders to Certificates of Analysis to ensure all information matches (i.e. it's the right color, quantity, etc.)
  • Conduct basic tests/inspections on incoming raw materials for identity, purity, potency, and microbial contamination.
  • Communicate with departments to ensure operations have all required inspected materials.
  • Will perform some raw material sampling.
  • Document all necessary activities.
  • Must be comfortable gowning up/wearing PPE in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and at least 1 years of experience in a GMP regulated environment.

OR

  • Associate's degree in a scientific field and at least 3 years of experience in a GMP regulated environment.
Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 Apr 29, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $26 - $28

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