Senior Scientist

Job Title: Scientist

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Scientist where you will play a pivotal role in utilizing cGXPs, relevant SOP curriculum, routine procedures, and project management. You will be involved in a variety of projects and studies including Product/Process Development, Cleaning and Equipment Validation, as well as supporting Manufacturing Operations. You will also be responsible for writing Protocols, Reports, Change Controls, and Master Batch Records while serving as the project lead for the introduction of new products and product presentations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize cGXPs, relevant SOP curriculum, routine procedures, and project management.
• Perform a variety of projects and studies including Product/Process Development, Cleaning, and Equipment Validation.
• Support Manufacturing Operations through various projects and studies.
• Write Protocols, Reports, Change Controls, and Master Batch Records.
• Serve as project lead for projects related to the introduction of new products and product presentations.
• Collaborate with various functions and teams both on-site and across locations to maintain consistency and establish best practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Engineering, or relevant experience in sciences or validations.
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical experience, including 2+ years in validation and/or process engineering within Technical Services or sterile industry.
• Experience in transitioning from R&D to commercialization (scale-up).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience.
• 2+ years of validation and/or process engineering experience.
• Experience in CDMO operations.

Work Environment

This opportunity is located within a very large GMP regulated manufacturing facility undergoing expansion. The role is primarily on the 1st shift, but candidates must be open to working any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and any day of the week (7 days) as duties require. The Bedford location is undergoing construction and demolition of facilities with plans to add new manufacturing lines and suites, including filling and compounding. The facility is not currently manufacturing drugs but plans to do so as part of a 5-year plan to complete the campus and become fully operational. Dress code aligns with GMP regulations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $59900.00 - $120450.00/yr.

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 Bedford,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.