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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Planet Pharma scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Planet Pharma is a life sciences recruitment and staffing firm headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, that places contract and permanent professionals with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and contract research organizations. Founded in 2012, it offers contract and direct hire staffing, strategic resourcing, executive search, functional service provider models and global workforce solutions, with offices in Deerfield, Chicago and Raleigh and placements in the United States, Europe and Asia. Planet Pharma recruits for clients research scientists and associates, clinical trial managers, quality engineers, compliance specialists, medical writers and production supervisors.

Summary:

Research Associate I responsible for designing and performing experiments while collaborating and communicating effectively.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role:

? Performs minimally complex experiments with input from supervisor.

? Understands experimental goal and may provide input to the experimental design.

? Analyzes data from individual experiment with input from supervisor and documents work in laboratory notebook or report.

? Able to summarize a group of experiments.

? Effectively communicates with peers and supervisor. May present data in group meetings.

? Prepares reagents and panels.

Additional Responsibilities:

? Participates in lab maintenance activities.

? Maintains training log.

? Ensures proper transportation, handling, and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous and/or infectious substances.

? Operates and calibrates all general lab equipment.

? With instruction from supervisor, may write study protocols and reports to support part of the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

? Good knowledge of GLP.

? Working knowledge of laboratory safety and record keeping.

? Strong mathematics skills.

? Strong written and verbal communication skills.

? Microsoft Office Suite: Powerpoint, Excel, Word.

Education:

* B.A./B.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Experience:

* 0 - 2 years post-baccalaureate laboratory experience in academia or industry

* M.S. without thesis

Equivalency:

Depending of the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competences may be considered in place of the state requirements. Example: if a job Level typically requires an Associates’ Degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could be included 4 years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in both a lab and an office environment. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Some occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate

complex information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen and understand instruction. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

Pay Rate Range: 20-26/hr depending on experience

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