Analytical Associate

Planet Pharma; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an Analytical Operations Associate in South San Francisco to help execute characterization testing in a lab environment. Responsibilities include executing assays, preparing controls, and documenting results.

This role requires a relevant science or engineering degree with up to 2 years of biopharmaceutical experience. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this collaborative position.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute assays within the AO portfolio per procedures.
• Prepare controls for assays and analyze results.
• Document assay results accurately.

Skills

Laboratory techniques (ddPCR, ELISA)

Data organization

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Science or Engineering discipline

Tools

Excel

JMP

Benchling

Job description

This company is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world.

The Role

The Analytical Operations Associate will support the Analytical Operations (AO) team in the execution of characterization testing. This is a hands‑on, laboratory‑based position located in South San Francisco.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute assays within the AO portfolio (ddPCR, ELISA, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, and others) per AO procedures
• Prepare controls for assays and use JMP to set ranges
• Complete entry reports in Benchling following ALCOA+
• Support the AO team with development experiments, as needed
• Participate in managing lab samples and consumables
• Accurately document assay results and analyze data
• Additional duties as assigned

Must-Have / Required

• Relevant Science or Engineering discipline with 0-2 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience
• Successful in operating independently and as part of a team
• Basic use of Excel functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good documentation, data organization, and attention to detail

May Have / Preferred

• Prior experience with ELISA and/or ddPCR
• Basic understanding of statistics
• Prior experience with JMP
• Experience in an ALCOA+ environment
• Prior experience with Benchling or an equivalent electronic lab notebook
• Prior AAV gene therapy analytical assay experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.