Scientist II

Planet Pharma; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a candidate to support manufacturing and lab operations for automated fill/finish equipment used in prefilled syringe production in Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes quality, compliance, and teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering or pharmaceutical sciences, lab experience with automated equipment, and strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent documentation and communication skills are required to thrive in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Laboratory skills and experience with automated equipment.
• Scientific problem solving, experimental design, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand, set up, and operate automated fill/finish equipment for prefilled syringe production.
• Set up and perform routine laboratory and manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.
• Work with vessels, filters, tanks, and related utilities and connections.
• Accurately document activities and results in electronic systems per GLP/GMP.
• Draft clear technical documents as needed.
• Communicate clearly and work well in a team while upholding quality requirements.
• Utilize MS Office tools to support documentation and reporting tasks.

Skills

Laboratory skills with automation

Problem solving & experimental design

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Job description

Target PR Range: 28-38/hr DOE

The U.S. Parenterals and Drug Product Team within Process Development, Science, and Technology (PDS&T) is a global organization that supports drug product process development, commercial site scale up, and tech transfer. The candidate will support manufacturing and laboratory operations in a regulated environment. This role is responsible for assisting with the setup, operation, and documentation of moderately complex automated fill/finish equipment used in the production of prefilled syringes, as well as performing routine laboratory and manufacturing processes under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a commitment to quality, compliance, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Understand, set up, and operate moderately complex automated fill/finish equipment for prefilled syringe production.
• Set up and perform routine laboratory and manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.
• Work with equipment and systems including mixing vessels, filters, tanks, and associated utilities and connections.
• Accurately document activities and results in electronic systems in accordance with GLP/GMP requirements.
• Independently draft clear and accurate technical documents as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team setting, and follow strict adherence to quality requirements.
• Use Microsoft Office tools to support documentation and reporting tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutics, or related disciplines.
• Laboratory skills and experience with automated equipment.
• Scientific problem solving, experimental design, and trouble shooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with sterile processing or fill/finish operations.