Lab Assistant
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In this role, you are walking around the facility, pulling samples and doing visual inspections/physical testing for shelf-life testing. You’ll be looking for color changes, separation, deterioration, label and cap cracks/dents, doing inventory management and shelf stocking. This is not a lab bench testing role. In the future, you could grow into a lab-based testing role.
• Ensures studies are placed on Stability according to cGMP, SOP's, work instructions, and FDA regulations.
• Applies knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure studies are started correctly and regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Performs daily stability sample pulling, and ensures appropriate laboratories receive sample on testing due dates
• Initiates and maintains stability studies through LIMS to support annual requirements.
• Maintains up to date inventory on all studies using LIMS.
• Initiates and coordinates destruction and reconciliation of non-class and class samples via LIMS.
• Pull samples from quality chambers, maintain retains, and sort samples
• Help with stocking, sorting, and tote samples
• Logging data into SAP, Labware, and Inventory Management
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
• HS Diploma or Associates
• Prior 1-2yrs of relevant industry experience doing sample management, Quality, or Regulatory work
• Strong Communication skills
• Need to be comfortable being on their feet for majority of their shift and walking to many of the different departments
• Prior Inventory management skills a plus
• Comfortable using different software systems and strong computer skills
Work Environment
This role is based in a chemical stockroom environment within a large pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, working with multiple products, reagents, and drugs. You will work closely with a small core team of about four people while collaborating frequently with many other departments on site. The position follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to work an alternative schedule such as 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as needed. The dress code is business casual, including slacks or jeans, closed-toe shoes with high socks, and a polo or shirt without large graphics. The work requires being on your feet for much of the day and walking between various departments, using computer systems such as LIMS, SAP, Labware, and inventory management tools in a structured, process-driven environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and internal growth opportunities.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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)
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006019897
