Tech Jobs in Akron, OH
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Akron, Ohio—often called the "Rubber City"—is evolving into a technology incubator thanks to its strategic location near Cleveland and Columbus, a strong university ecosystem, and a cluster of high‑tech manufacturing. With 3,048 tech openings, the city offers opportunities from software engineering to robotics, and the local government’s Tech@Akron initiative provides grants and tax incentives for startups.
The city’s tech scene spans automotive innovation—Honda’s Advanced Technology Center, Goodyear’s R&D labs—life‑sciences development at Baxter and the University of Akron’s Life Sciences Center, fintech firms like FirstEnergy’s digital transformation unit, and cybersecurity start‑ups such as Syntiant and CyberArk’s regional office. Data‑analytics firms and AI research hubs are also drawing talent to neighborhoods like the University District and the revitalized Downtown.
Akron’s cost of living is roughly 12% lower than the national average, with median home prices around $120,000 and rent near $900/month. For tech professionals, salary transparency is vital to ensure compensation aligns with local living costs and to evaluate the true value of roles that may offer lower base pay but higher equity or growth potential.
Senior Staff Software Engineer - Duck Creek
Company: The Hartford
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Jan 30, 2025
Client Success Associate
Company: Arrive Logistics
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted Jan 30, 2025
Arrive Logistics, a leading transportation and technology company in North America, is seeking a Client Success Associate. The role involves managing daily operations of client accounts, focusing on load building, scheduling, tracking shipments, and providing timely updates. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, customer-focused, efficient, proactive, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, a matching 401K program, employee resource groups, and a casual work environment in Columbus, OH. Arrive Logistics has an award-winning culture and has been recognized as a top workplace by various publications.
Sr. Analyst, Quality Control
Company: Abeona Therapeutics
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posted Jan 30, 2025
The Quality Control Senior Analyst I position involves driving routine laboratory activities in support of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) testing. The role includes conducting training, serving as a backup analyst for Environmental Monitoring, authoring and revising analytical methods, reviewing documentation, participating in validation, driving process improvements, and maintaining laboratory compliance. The ideal candidate should have a BS in biochemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Good mathematical and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact constructively with coworkers, are required.
Quality Control, System Administrator
Company: Abeona Therapeutics
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posted Jan 30, 2025
The Quality Control System Administrator role involves ensuring the implementation and rollout of third-party business applications, such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The position requires technical expertise in analyzing, designing, developing, testing, implementing, supporting, and documenting complex business applications. The administrator will be responsible for maintaining and managing installs, upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting of third-party packaged business applications. They will also handle support tickets, collaborate with software developers, and perform other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline, with 2-4 years of related LIMS experience. Familiarity with IT systems in a Laboratory environment and proficiency in the Windows environment are required. Some weekend work or late nights may be required periodically.
Medical Assistant I: Orthopedics - New Rates of Pay and $2,000 Sign on bonus available
Location: Akron, OH
Posted Jan 30, 2025
Quality Control Analyst I (QC Analytical)
Company: Abeona Therapeutics
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posted Jan 30, 2025
The Quality Control Analyst I position involves performing routine laboratory activities in support of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) testing for Quality Control (QC). The role includes tasks such as qPCR, immunostaining, protein characterization, and product-specific analytical test methods. The analyst will interact with employees both internally and externally to Quality Control. Essential duties include training on SOPs and methods, performing in-process and finished drug product analysis, maintaining organized laboratory records, and contributing to improving QC systems and procedures. The ideal candidate should have a BS in a relevant discipline with 1-3 years of experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry within a GMP or GLP environment. Experience in cell culture, qPCR, and protein analysis is preferred. Good mathematical and organizational skills, along with the ability to interact constructively with coworkers, are required. Some weekend work or late nights may be necessary periodically.