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# Instrument Scientist  - Dose Formulation at Celerion

- **Company:** Celerion
- **Location:** Lincoln, NE
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/celerion/d94458ff-8192-496f-ac70-2f5cec28a6f9

## 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 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 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

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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## About Celerion

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Celerion is a global contract research organization (CRO) specializing in early-phase clinical trials and bioanalytical services to accelerate drug development for pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no public ticker; no funding rounds disclosed – operates as an established, privately-held CRO)
- **Headquarters**: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
- **Founded**: 1969 (legacy company); current entity operates under the Celerion name with 50+ years of experience
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Clinical Research / Contract Research Organization (CRO) – early-phase drug development
- **Target customers**: Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (B2B)
- **Mission or purpose**: Accelerating the development of breakthrough therapies to address patient needs, enabling faster go/no-go decisions and speed-to-market for new treatments.

## Products & Services
- **Early Phase Services**: Fully integrated clinical trial management across Phase I/IIa studies, with dedicated inpatient clinics (650+ beds worldwide) and experienced medical/nursing staff.
- **Global Clinical Development**: Project-based support for complex studies across 30+ countries, from study award to database lock.
- **Bioanalytical Sciences**: PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker assays supporting all phases of drug development, with laboratories in Lincoln, NE and Zurich, Switzerland.
- **Drug Development & Regulatory Affairs**: Strategic guidance for clients initiating clinical studies, helping enable early and informed decisions.
- **Data Management & Biometrics**: Study design, modeling & simulation, biostatistics, clinical data management, and medical writing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: More than 1,000 full-time scientific and medical personnel; 650+ beds across clinics in North America, Europe, and Asia
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (operates as a standalone CRO)
- **Growth Signals**: 50+ years of industry experience; 80% of management roles filled through internal promotions; global presence in 30+ countries; continued expansion of facilities and service lines.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest global network of early-phase operations** – 650+ beds allow rapid patient recruitment and high-throughput studies.
- **Speed and reliability** – Company name derived from Latin “celeritas” (swiftness); built to deliver key data faster for earlier decision-making.
- **Integrated bioanalytical + clinical services** under one roof reduces handoff delays and maintains data consistency.
- **Deep expertise** – 50+ years of early-phase experience with a proven track record of regulatory submissions.

## Strategic Focus
- Continuing to expand global clinic and laboratory footprint to serve a broader set of clients and geographies.
- Investing in data science and modeling capabilities to answer complex client questions more quickly.
- Strengthening internal talent pipelines through leadership development and promotion-from-within programs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and employee well-being; “passion for helping people” is core to the mission.
- **Career growth**: 80% of management roles filled internally; Leadership Accelerator Program; specialized learning opportunities including industry conferences and scientific publications.
- **Work environment**: Some teams offer remote or hybrid work options; fast-paced, scientific atmosphere.
- **Benefits (U.S. employees)**: Medical, dental, prescription, vision; 401(k) with company match (after 1 year) and Student Debt Retirement Savings Match; HSA/FSA; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave; short/long-term disability; life insurance; voluntary plans (critical illness, accident, pet insurance, legal assistance).
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can bring their authentic selves to work.

## Sources
1. [Celerion Careers Page](https://www.celerion.com/careers/)
2. [Celerion Homepage](https://www.celerion.com/)
3. [Celerion About Page](https://www.celerion.com/about/)
4. [Celerion Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/celerion)
5. [Celerion Services Page](https://www.celerion.com/services/)

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