R&d Technician

We are hiring for a Laboratory Assistant in the pharmaceutical industry here in the Columbus, Ohio area! This is a long-term career opportunity for someone who is looking to grow in the field! An ideal candidate will have prior laboratory experience of some kind (from industry or some schooling), or experience as a Pharmacy Technician. We would also be open to considering other candidates depending on background. Candidate for this role should have at least a High School Diploma, GED, or Associates Degree in a Science. A Bachelors Degree would be overqualified for this role, but could be a fit for some other more technical positions we have available, so still feel free to apply!

Job Title:

R D Lab Assistant Shift:

1st shift, Monday -

Friday Description:

Will be helping support the Scientists with daily lab tasks and preparation Help with daily sample prep, and weighing samples Will eventually help with some minor lab testing - ph, dilutions, wet chemistry Help with cleaning glassware and stocking inventory in the R D labs Follows work instructions, SOPs and company practices. Documents analytical activities and results accurately, in a timely manner and right-first time and maintains integrity of data. Follows written analytical procedures. Identifies execution challenges of analytical methods and support trouble shooting activities.

Qualifications:

We would consider a couple of different backgrounds, including: High School Diploma or GED with laboratory or Pharmacy Technician experience Associates Degree in a Scientific fields 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 $19.00 - $20.00/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 17, 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.