Instrument Scientist - Dose Formulation

Celerion; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celerion is seeking an Instrument Scientist to join our Dose Formulation team at our Lincoln, NE facility. In this lab-based role, you\'ll execute analytical tests to ensure compounds from our in-house pharmacy meet specifications for clinical research trials and support dose formulation testing.

You will develop chromatographic methods, perform calibrations and maintenance, and collaborate with senior scientists to optimize instrument ruggedness and workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet testing timelines.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytical tests to ensure dose formulation compounds meet specifications.
• Develop chromatographic methods and validate performance.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of results and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior scientists to improve workflows and data quality.

Skills

Chromatography

Analytical instrumentation

Method development

Documentation

Cross-training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC/LC-MS

Spectroscopy

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 Scientistto 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 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, advanced degree is a plus
• 3-5 years of post-academic 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

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