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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 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.

Responsibilities:

· Act as the liaison between scientists and engineers to architect, define requirements, and design functionality for the next generation single cell hardware and automation platforms.

·Conceptualize, design, prototype, test, analyze, and document all Product Development phases for single cell capture hardware and automation platforms.

·Design and lead single cell workflow experiments in the lab from sample preparation, cartridge capture, and library preparation sequencing.

·Hands-on mechanical prototyping, assembly, and iteration of new concepts and designs.

·Experience with python, electromechanical instrumentation, and motion control systems.

·Identify and propose technological and engineering improvements to new and existing automation product lines.

·Coordinate with cross-functional internal teammates to deliver on-time and quaility products.

· Present concepts, designs, and data in a clear and concise manner to an audience with a diverse technical background.

Required Qualifications:

·Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years industrial experience or equivalence.

Expertise on commercially available automation platforms (Opentrons, Hamilton, Tecan, etc.) and at least one commercial product launch from feasibility, through development and product support and sustaining.

Solid fundamental understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, and mechanical engineering.

·Demonstratable experience and knowledge of complex mechanical and mechatronic systems in a professional setting.

· Expertise with python as it relates to molecular biology automation and scientific electromechanical instrumentation.

·Experience in Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Design Verification and Validation, and design documentation of electromechanical hardware solutions.

·Self-motivated, able to prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner, keen attention to details.

·Able to work well and communicate in a team environment with members of varying technical backgrounds.

Pay Range: 40-48/hr *based on experience

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