Associate Scientist Job at Planet Pharma, North Chicago, IL

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  • Planet Pharma
  • North Chicago, IL

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Associate Scientist to join our Dermatology Immunology group within Discovery Research. This individual will support early- through late-stage discovery programs by supporting complex in vitro experiments to study skin inflammation and immune biology. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in primary cell culture, functional immunoassays, and an interest in complex 3D models like spheroids, organoids, or organ-on-chip systems.

Key Responsibilities

In Vitro Model Development: Support and execute in vitro assays using primary skin and immune cells to model inflammatory disease mechanisms.

Assay Execution: Perform proliferation, differentiation, and co-culture experiments. Support immunoassays such as ELISA, MSD, and luminescent readouts.

Complex Systems: Work with or support 3D skin models, organoids, or microfluidic-based organ-on-chip systems. Experience is a plus but not required.

Data & Documentation: Analyze and interpret experimental results. Document work clearly in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to the team.

Techniques: Utilize cell culture, pipetting, qPCR, immunoassays, and support flow cytometry or imaging-based analysis where appropriate.

Protocol Development: Adapt existing SOPs and contribute to optimization of assay workflows.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with scientists across dermatology, immunology, and other functional teams to support program goals.

Associate Scientist II

- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant lab experience, or Master’s degree with 0 years experience.

Scientist I

- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.

Preferred Skills

Experience working with skin-relevant cell types (keratinocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial and immune cells).

Familiarity with 3D or microfluidic systems (e.g., spheroids, organoids, organ-on-chip).

Experience with immunoassays such as ELISA, MSD, or luminescence platforms.

Exposure to flow cytometry, imaging, is preferred but not required.

Strong data organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

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