Scientist / Associate Scientist of Laboratory Automation

Job Description

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.

Celerion is hiring a Scientist / Associate Scientist of Laboratory Automation to join our Lincoln, NE Bioanalytical team. This role will work onsite daily with our Hamilton, Tecan and Sciclone instruments.

In this role, you will perform research and / or development in collaboration with scientific teams and automated systems based on new and existing methodologies. This hands-on role focuses on programming and operating laboratory automation systems with the objective of becoming the subject matter expert for all laboratory automation technologies within our organization.

Essential Functions :

• Operate and program software for automated liquid handling and instrument tending laboratory robots
• Collaborate with Scientists to translate scientific protocol requirements into application software
• Develop and validate automated methods according to established standards
• Prepare and review comprehensive documentation for method validation protocols and reports
• Troubleshoot method and equipment-related issues with a systematic approach
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on all automation equipment
• Maintain proficient knowledge of all automation equipment within the laboratory
• Process samples both manually and using automation to support client timelines
• Ensure compliance with applicable GLPs / GMPs, SOPs, policies, safety and regulatory requirements
• Utilize computer programs efficiently to perform daily functions
• Work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining professional communication
• Manage independent projects with minimal supervision
• Provide training and mentorship to colleagues on automation systems

Qualifications :

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.