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Job Description

The Scientist is responsible for supporting all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and production in the Clinical Manufacturing Facility. Collaborating closely with the GMP Operations Manager and staff, this role involves hands-on assistance with day-to-day GMP production operations, including the execution of production processes, documentation, and facility and equipment maintenance. The Scientist will support production efforts to deliver all products in a timely, compliant, and fiscally responsible manner by adhering to appropriate practices, batch records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing biological products.

Scientist

Job Description

The Scientist is responsible for supporting all aspects of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and production in the Clinical Manufacturing Facility. Collaborating closely with the GMP Operations Manager and staff, this role involves hands-on assistance with day-to-day GMP production operations, including the execution of production processes, documentation, and facility and equipment maintenance. The Scientist will support production efforts to deliver all products in a timely, compliant, and fiscally responsible manner by adhering to appropriate practices, batch records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing biological products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 50-75% lab work focusing on GMP research-grade production, biology tissue culture-based work, and heavy solution preparation and assay management.
• Support paperwork and preparation for subsequent steps in the process, accounting for about 25% of the role.
• Collaborate with management and staff to cultivate and enact the strategic direction of the GMP area, including the determination of schedules and project timelines.
• Support GMP resources and supply chain by maintaining 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 the making and development of viruses and some process development work.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in GMP, tissue culture, virology, biology, cell culture, solution preparation, microbiology, mammalian cell culture, eukaryote, PCR, and assay management.
• Must possess a BS degree in a life science field, biochemistry, microbiology, or virology.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in the scientific industry within a GMP or GLP setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of aseptic technique, cell culture, liquid separation techniques, and fluid handling.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian or eukaryotic cells, gained either through academic labs or industry.
• Chromatography experience.
• Experience in making solutions and buffers.
• Allotting experience.
• Understanding and experience with cell culture, transfections, suspension cells, or adherent cells.
• Knowledge of GMP or bioprocessing.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in purification techniques.
• Previous GMP experience.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is highly team-oriented and diverse, with a dynamic group of individuals. The team currently consists of 23 members and is expected to grow significantly by the end of the year. Collaboration is essential, as no work or testing is performed in isolation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/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 Aug 18, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ...@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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