Instrument Scientist - Dose Formulation

Celerion; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celerion is seeking an Instrument Scientist to join the Dose Formulation team in Lincoln, NE. This lab-based role involves executing critical tests to ensure compounds meet specifications for clinical research trials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, alongside hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation. Responsibilities include developing chromatographic methods, executing analytical tests, and maintaining instruments.

Celerion values integrity, teamwork, and respect while offering an equal opportunity work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and/or method development preferred.
• Self-directed, self-motivated, detail-oriented.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop chromatographic methods for dose formulation testing.
• Execute analytical tests to ensure accuracy and homogeneity.
• Prepare standard calibrators and quality controls.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Chromatographic methods development

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

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.

We're seeking an Instrument Scientist or Associate Instrument Scientist to join our Dose Formulation team at our facility in Lincoln, NE, located just south of downtown.

In this lab-based role, you'll execute critical tests to ensure compounds from our in-house pharmacy meet all required specifications for use in clinical research trials.

If you're driven by tight timelines and passionate about advancing human health, this could be the role for you. You'll leverage your expertise in analytical chemistry to ensure every dose is ready for delivery on schedule.

Essential Functions

• Partner with senior scientists to develop chromatographic methods in support of dose formulation testing
• Complete tasks necessary for daily operation in the laboratory: execute analytical tests to ensure the accuracy, homogeneity and precision to support on-site compounding by the Celerion Pharmacy team
• Preparation of standard calibrators, quality controls, mobile phases, and solutions for the purpose of testing dose formulations
• Inventory and re-order parts when used for instrument maintenance and repair
• Assist in troubleshooting instrumentation aspects of studies
• Take part in instrumentation upkeep by observing the maintenance schedule and performing calibrations and preventative maintenance
• Communicate results effectively and in a timely manner to other associates
• Initiate, introduce, and implement new guidelines and procedures through the development of working instructions
• Optimize instruments to support ruggedness testing, production flexibility, and production
• Prepare documentation to share method development results with the sponsor
• Write detailed methodologies and provide feedback on Dose Formulation Protocols

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field
• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience with analytical instrumentation and/or method development (highly preferred)
• Self‑directed, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented
• Strong desire to learn new techniques with openness to cross‑training opportunities
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed to meet testing timelines, including occasional long days, evenings and weekends

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.