Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician performs bench testing and analytical work to support the development and manufacture of multisource pharmaceutical products. This role focuses on chemical and physical analyses, including sample preparation, wet chemistry, standard weighing, and dilutions, while providing analytical support for registration material release and regulatory submissions. The Lab Technician follows cGXP guidelines, standard operating procedures, and company practices to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant data generation, and will receive cross-training in both Oral Dose Solids and Nasals departments as well as on HPLC and GC over time.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bench testing, including sample preparation, wet chemistry, standard weighing, and dilutions, in support of pharmaceutical product development.
• Conduct chemical and physical analyses to support the development of manufacturable multisource pharmaceutical products.
• Provide analytical support for the release of registration materials used in regulatory submissions.
• Assist in analytical method validation and transfer activities under the guidance of leadership staff.
• Execute assigned analytical tasks for product development, registration lot release, and pre- and post-regulatory submission activities within defined timelines.
• Work in compliance with cGXP requirements, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and company practices.
• Document analytical activities and results accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, ensuring data integrity and right-first-time documentation.
• Follow written analytical procedures and methods precisely to ensure consistent and reliable results.
• Identify execution challenges in analytical methods and support troubleshooting activities to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with both the quality group and, as needed, the manufacturing area to support analytical needs and project goals.
• Train over time on HPLC and GC techniques and apply these methods as part of routine and development testing.
• Work effectively within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks and contribute to shared objectives.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues, providing clear updates on testing progress, issues, and results.
• Apply scientific judgment and professional competency while working under supervision to ensure reliable analytical outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a science field (required).
• Strong preference for a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry; candidates with degrees in Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Environmental Science, or Pharmaceutical Science will be considered if they have strong chemistry lab experience.
• Prior laboratory experience, which may be from academic or non-academic settings.
• Hands-on experience with sample preparation and dilutions.
• Experience performing wet chemistry and basic chemical testing.
• Strong chemistry laboratory skills gained through school or external lab work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting results and collaborating with colleagues.
• Ability to work under supervision while using sound scientific judgment and professional competency.
• Familiarity with quality control concepts and practices in a laboratory setting.
• Understanding of cGXP principles and willingness to work in compliance with regulated procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strongly preferred: laboratory experience outside of academia (industrial, contract, or regulated lab environment).
• Exposure to biochemistry techniques or applications.
• Experience or coursework related to quality control and analytical chemistry.
• Interest in learning and applying advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC.
• Ability to identify issues in analytical method execution and contribute to troubleshooting efforts.
• Comfort working across different product types, including Oral Dose Solids and Nasals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and right-first-time documentation.
• Motivation to grow within a large pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality environment. The Lab Technician spends most of the time in the quality laboratory performing bench testing and analytical work, with occasional work in the manufacturing area to support operational needs. The position follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility and the potential to move to a 4x10 schedule after training. Work is conducted under cGXP guidelines using standard laboratory equipment and analytical technologies, including wet chemistry techniques and, over time, HPLC and GC systems. The environment emphasizes collaboration, internal mobility, and professional growth, with opportunities to work across multiple departments such as Oral Dose Solids and Nasals and to advance within a large, structured organization.

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 $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 6, 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.

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