Scientist​/Associate Scientist Method Development - LCMS

Position: Scientist/ Associate Scientist Method Development - LCMS
Lincoln, NE4112 - Bioanalytical Services – 4112 - Bioanalytical Services /Full-Time /On-site 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.  Are you looking for an opportunity to support a business creating life-saving treatments? If so, we can't wait to meet you!

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:
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