Process Development Lab Engineer (Hands-On, Details-Driven)

Planet Pharma; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a hands-on laboratory technician to support our process development laboratory. You will execute studies, operate and maintain lab equipment, and ensure accurate documentation to drive continuous improvement in drug product process development and container closure evaluations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of lab experience. You will manage samples and inventory, participate in equipment qualification, and contribute to GDP/cGMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience (industry or academic).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments per protocols and procedures, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment (e.g., CCI/leak detection, headspace analysis, microscopy, filling, filtration, and mixing equipment).
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and routine calibration checks.
• Record data and results following GDP, including notebooks, equipment logbooks, and study files.
• Support drafting and revision of SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Manage samples, consumables, and chemical inventory to keep the lab study-ready.
• Lead continuous improvement: 5S, lab organization, workflow improvements, templates, and checklists.
• Follow all EH&S, quality, and lab requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

Equipment calibration

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a hands-on laboratory technician to support our process development laboratory. You will execute studies, operate and maintain lab equipment, and ensure accurate documentation to drive continuous improvement in drug product process development and container closure evaluations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of lab experience. You will manage samples and inventory, participate in equipment qualification, and contribute to GDP/cGMP