Scientist II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Planet Pharma scores B on the Alion truth index.
Target PR Range: 36-46/hr DOE
Major Responsibilities:
* Perform cGMP cell-based potency assays testing in support of the manufacture of biologics products. Responsible for the timely completion of assigned laboratory testing.
* Generate, compile, and evaluate data for technical reports to support commercial and clinical supplies.
* Review and approve raw data and laboratory logbooks/worksheets.
* Perform cell culture and cell banking.
* Manage critical reagents and supplies.
* Write quality systems records including laboratory investigations, change controls, non-conformances.
* Support regulatory inspections where needed.
* Ensure that all lab equipment is used and maintained correctly. Support lab equipment validation and equipment preventive maintenance.
* Generate and update SOPs.
* Adhere to and supports all EHS standards, procedures and policies.
* Understand regulations and business processes required to maintain laboratory data integrity.
* Maintain and comply with laboratory documentation and computerized systems data integrity requirements.
Regulated Responsibilities (including cGMP and EHS):
Regulated company and the incumbent is expected to be fully compliant with all criteria established by governmental agencies, Ministry of Health, and legislative requirements including, but not limited to: the FDA, European Community (EC), ISO 13485 - Medical Devices, European Economic Community Medical Device Directive (MDD), Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), OSHA, Sarbanes-Oxley, EPA, DOT, EEOC, and ADA.
Incumbent will work to ensure that the company is in compliance with all environmental, health and safety requirements and assure our business practices enhance the welfare of our customers, employees and the community in which we operate.
Qualifications:
* MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Cell Biology or a related Biological Science field with 3+ years of relevant industrial experience or BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Cell Biology or a related Biological Science field with 5+ years of relevant industrial experience.
* Proficiency in quality systems, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
* Experience in a GMP regulated environment.
* Experience in bioassays, Chemi-ECL ELISA, PCR and automation preferred.
* Experience with aseptic cell culture and cell banking preferred.