Systems Verification Scientist III

Planet Pharma; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma invites applications for a Systems Verification Scientist III to evaluate flow cytometry products and verify they meet requirements for customers and performance standards.

The role integrates lab testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration across engineering teams, with emphasis on design controls, quality systems, and biosafety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, immunology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Experience in testing, integration, interfacing, and verification of complex systems.
• Ability to handle human blood, blood products, or other biological samples in a Biosafety Level 2 lab.
• Working knowledge of statistics and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and conduct experiments to assess system performance and verify product requirements.
• Develop and execute test methods, strategies, and formal verification protocols.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data using engineering principles, statistics, and theory.
• Communicate results, risks, and customer impact through reports, design reviews, and technical discussions.
• Lead small- to medium-sized protocols or initiatives, including project planning, risk-based test strategy development, and team coordination.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
• Apply systems thinking, troubleshooting, and independent judgment to identify root causes and improve products and processes.
• Follow applicable design control, quality, biosafety, and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Systems verification

Test method development

Experimental design

Data analysis

Biosafety Level 2

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, immunology, biomedical engineering, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Verification Scientist III to evaluate the performance of flow cytometry products and help ensure they meet product requirements and customer needs. This hands-on role combines laboratory testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of a cross-functional product development team, you will:

• Design, plan, and conduct experiments to assess system performance and verify product requirements.
• Develop and execute test methods, strategies, and formal verification protocols.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data using engineering principles, statistical methods, and scientific theory.
• Communicate results, risks, and customer impact through reports, design reviews, and technical discussions.
• Lead small- to medium-sized protocols or initiatives, including project planning, risk-based test strategy development, and team coordination.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
• Apply systems thinking, troubleshooting, and independent judgment to identify root causes and improve products and processes.
• Follow applicable design control, quality, biosafety, and workplace safety requirements.

Key Skills

• Flow cytometry operation, applications, and troubleshooting
• Systems verification and validation
• Test method, protocol, and strategy development
• Experimental design and scientific data analysis
• Systems thinking, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving
• Biological sample preparation and Biosafety Level 2 laboratory practices
• Medical device design controls and regulated quality systems
• Technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in biology, immunology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience performing and providing technical direction for the development, engineering, integration, interfacing, and testing of complex systems.
• Ability to prepare and handle human blood, blood products, or other biological samples in a Biosafety Level 2 wet laboratory.
• Working knowledge of statistics and experience extracting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting scientific data.
• Ability to understand multidisciplinary systems involving optics, lasers, fluidics, electromechanical components, software, algorithms, biological samples, and immunology.
• Strong skills in systems thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Pay Range: 45-50/hr