URGENTLY HIRING: GMP Scientist II

We are hiring for a Scientist II that will work in a cleanroom laboratory helping to manufacture Gene Therapy products. This is a long-term career opportunity for someone looking to grow in the industry

INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN SEND UPDATED RESUMES TO MAMCDONOUGH @ACTALENTSERVICES .COM OR TEXT MARISA AT 330. 397. 1302 TO SET UP AN IMMEDIATE PHONE INTERVIEW!

Candidates must have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in a scientific field and at least 2 years of industry experience in a highly regulated lab. Experience following GMP regulations would be preferred, but not required. This will be largely cell based laboratory work, so experience working with mammalian or eukaryotic cells would also be preferred.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN SEND UPDATED RESUMES TO MAMCDONOUGH @ACTALENTSERVICES .COM OR TEXT MARISA AT 330. 397. 1302 TO SET UP A PHONE INTERVIEW!

Job Description

The Scientist II is responsible for supporting all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and production in the Clinical Manufacturing Facility (CMF). This role involves collaborating with the Manager of GMP Operations and staff to provide hands-on assistance for day-to-day GMP production operations, including executing production processes, documentation, as well as facility and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Engage in lab work focusing on biology tissue culture-based work, and heavy solution preparation. This role will be solely focused on performing cell based work to actually manufacture the product, this role does not perform any actual research.
• Support production efforts to deliver all products in a timely, compliant, and fiscally responsible manner by following appropriate practices, batch records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing biological products.
• Collaborate with management and staff to cultivate and enact the strategic direction of the GMP area, including the determination of schedule and project timelines/capabilities.
• Maintain GMP resources and supply chain, including materials inventory control, to meet production goals.
• Operate and perform calibration, validation, and cleaning of all facility equipment and systems as specified in SOPs.
• Assist in process documentation review, revision, remediation, and process change controls.
• Collaborate closely with GMP Management to ensure continuous improvement objectives are identified and met using metrics and other statistical means.
• Participate in virus making and development, including some pilot development work.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life science field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the scientific industry from a highly regulated setting (preferably GMP, GLP, FDA, or similarly regulated facilities)
• Knowledge and understanding of aseptic technique, cell culture, liquid separation techniques, and/or fluid handling preferred.
• Experience with mammalian or eukaryotic cells preferred.
  
  

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 $33.00 - $33.00/hr.

Requirements

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 13, 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.