Pharmaceutical Laboratory Assistant

We are hiring for a Laboratory Assistant to help support a Research and Development lab in the pharmaceutical industry here in Columbus! This role will primarily be supporting the other scientists in the lab by helping with any laboratory tasks they need, including some basic visual inspections as well.

This is a long-term career opportunity and we are looking for someone with highly regulated experience (such as a GMP, GLP, FDA, or similarly regulated laboratory or manufacturing environment). We are not looking for candidates with a Bachelors Degree. An ideal candidate will have regulated experience and a High School Diploma or an Associates Degree.

Shift: 1st shift (day-time hours), Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Assist in the laboratory by weighing and preparing samples, and performing some minor lab testing or visual inspections.
• Maintain laboratory glassware and inventory.
• Perform documentation according to necessary regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Associate"s degree in Science.
• Experience working in a GMP or similarly regulated environment. (We may consider candidates without regulated experience if you have an Associates Degree and strong laboratory experience from school).
• We would not consider candidates with a Bachelors Degree for this role, although we may have other roles available that align. So feel free to apply and we can explore other openings we might have.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Jun 11, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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