Principal Lab Technologist

Planet Pharma; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a motivated individual to join its In Vitro Team to support lab research, including cell culture workflows, media preparation, and assay development.

The role involves performing routine tests, maintaining reagents and equipment, and ensuring timely completion of tasks while upholding quality standards. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with lab experience.
• Experience with cell culture and routine laboratory procedures.
• Experience with ELISA, PCR, western blot or similar assays.
• Familiarity with SOPs, data logging and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine test article/product preparation per work instructions.
• Execute routine testing per SOPs with data analysis.
• Calculate results, interpret data, and escalate anomalies to management.
• Provide on-the-job training as needed.
• Maintain cells, reagents, supplies, and equipment.
• Recordkeeping: logbooks, worksheets, and monthly trending data.
• Operate autoclave and assist with environmental monitoring and cleanroom duties.

Skills

Cell culture

Assay development

Data analysis

SOP drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related scientific field

High school diploma with 6+ years of lab experience

Tools

LIMS

Trackwise

MasterControl

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related scientific field and 3 years of laboratory experience
• Experience working with cell culture
• Experience working with assays such as ELISA, PCR, western blot, etc.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; no weekend or off schedule work required

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our In Vitro Team and support laboratory research activities including cell culture workflows, media/reagent preparation, assay development, and more.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• May perform routine test article/product preparation according to work instructions.
• May execute routine testing per SOPs, with appropriate data analysis.
• Performs routine calculations, interprets results, and can route all positive results or unusual testing occurrences to Management.
• May provide on the job training.
• Assure testing/test article preparation is performed within due dates.
• May prepare and maintain cell lines and reagents required for testing, as applicable for primary department.
• Maintain relevant supplies, materials, and equipment used in routine testing.
• Maintain ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets).
• Conduct routine studies independently. May be requested to conduct more involved studies.
• Participate in the improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.
• May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call, and responding to continuous monitoring alarms. The associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
• May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites.
• May order and/or stock supplies subject to approval.
• May be required to perform personal gowning environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data.
• Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy and taking all concerns to management as required.
• May be required to operate autoclave.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline appropriate for hiring department and at least two years of related laboratory experience, or a high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations appropriate for primary department, these may include USP, ISO, CTFA, FSA, ICH, EP, and/or JP.
• Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
• Can draft technical documents and communications (SOPs, protocols, Trackwise records).
• Proficient at applicable systems (LIMS, Trackwise, MasterControl, etc.) as appropriate per primary department.