Scientist/ Associate Scientist Method Development - LCMS

Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine.  Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.  

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Celerion is seeking an Associate Scientist / Scientist with strong problem-solving skills to join our Bioanalytical Method Development Team. The successful candidate will have scientific expertise and knowledge in method development in order to perform complex research and development within bioanalytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies.

This full-time role is located at our Lincoln, Nebraska facility.

As an Associate Scientist / Scientist, Method Development, you will use scientific knowledge, literature, and creativity to develop rugged, robust, and scientifically innovative bioanalytical methods while contributing to building a collaborative and cohesive team that will exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and qualifying highly sensitive, reliable LCMS methods for the rapid and accurate analysis of compounds in biological matrices


• Consult with clients on method development and validation needs and establish appropriate bioanalytical assays to meet client needs


• Ability to work on projects of diverse scope that require non-routine analysis and evaluation of scientific data


• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient manner


• Interact with validation and production teams to provide efficient transfer of analytical methods and reagents post-development


• Responsible for troubleshooting assays, as needed


• Responsible for applying design of experiments (DOE) and other systematic and statistical approaches to method development


• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate professionally


• Mentor and provide scientific expertise to the method development team

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biology with 3-5 years of related industry experience


• Strong knowledge of organic chemistry is preferred


• Strong problem-solving skills are required


• Prior experience working in a regulated GLP-compliant environment is preferred


• Experience developing LCMS assays in biological samples required; experience developing large molecule assays by LCMS is preferred


• The ability to design experiments with multiple variables, including appropriate positive/negative controls


• Knowledge of Laboratory Automation, Chromatographic/MS-MS Software (e.g., Analyst) and LIMS systems (e.g. Watson) preferred


• Experience with capillary electrophoresis, supercritical fluid chromatography (convergent chromatography), or GC-MS is a plus

Celerion Values:       Integrity   Trust   Teamwork   Respect

Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.

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