Senior Scientist - Clinical Flow Cytometry Reagents

Planet Pharma; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of single-vial fluorescent antibody reagents for clinical applications. You will design complex flow cytometry experiments, develop multicolor panels, and collaborate across Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing to advance product commercialization.

The role requires 5+ years in flow cytometry reagent development, with a PhD or MS with extensive industry experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s with significant industry experience in flow cytometry reagent development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in flow cytometry reagent development, clinical diagnostics, or related biotech products.
• Experience in regulated product development environments (FDA/ISO) and Design Controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex flow cytometry experiments for new product development.
• Develop, optimize, and characterize fluorescent antibody reagents and multicolor panels.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and maintain documentation.
• Lead troubleshooting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support Design Control, Verification & Validation, Risk Management, and Change Control activities.
• Author and review protocols, DHF records, risk assessments, and product specs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet milestones and commercial goals.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and lab safety standards.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Immunology

Fluorescent antibody development

Data analysis

Project leadership

Regulatory awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology or related field

M.S. with 6+ years of industry experience

B.S. with 8+ years of industry experience

Tools

FACSLyric

FACSymphony

ZE5

FACS Suite

FlowJo

FCS Express

FACSDiva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of single-vial fluorescent antibody reagents for clinical applications. You will design complex flow cytometry experiments, develop multicolor panels, and collaborate across Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing to advance product commercialization.

The role requires 5+ years in flow cytometry reagent development, with a PhD or MS with extensive industry experience.