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# Senior Scientist, Ligand Binding Assay Development at Celerion

- **Company:** Celerion
- **Location:** Lincoln, NE
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/celerion/a6fdad67-b93a-408b-979d-ffcb3676ff07

## 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.

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 a Senior Scientist to join our Ligand Binding Assay Development team. The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, scientific expertise, and experience in ligand binding bioanalytical method development, with the ability to independently lead complex scientific projects and serve as a trusted technical resource for sponsors and internal teams. This full-time role is located at our Lincoln, NE facility. As a Senior Scientist, Method Development, you will provide scientific expertise, method development leadership, and project ownership to the Ligand Binding Assay Development group at Celerion. A key component of the role is to drive innovation and change management while helping the organization remain at the forefront of Ligand Binding Bioanalytical Sciences. The Senior Scientist will also play an active role in sponsor engagement, scientific strategy, mentoring, and developing junior scientists.

Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to original and innovative research and techniques, including the development of ligand binding assays using state-of-the-art technologies for the rapid and accurate analysis of proteins, peptides, and antibodies in biological matrices. Lead and/or support projects of diverse scope that require non-routine analysis, scientific judgment, and evaluation of complex data. Perform and oversee assays for pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD)/biomarkers, and anti-drug antibodies (ADA) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality systems. Provide scientific recommendations and defend technical decisions using appropriate data and regulatory/scientific rationale. Serve as a key scientific point of contact for assigned sponsors; respond to sponsor questions and requests in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. Communicate assay strategy, experimental rationale, results, challenges, deviations, risks, and recommendations to clients with varying levels of scientific expertise; proactively set expectations and escalate issues when appropriate. Analyze and interpret data, generate summary tables and technical reports, troubleshoot assay performance, and peer-review data and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and scientific soundness. Work effectively within and across teams to meet project objectives and timelines, including prioritizing resources and coordinating work under time constraints. Support the Associate Director in achieving challenging business objectives for the Method Development team, including innovation, change management, evaluation of new technologies, and growth in market share, revenue, profit, and customer loyalty. Develop methods by applying and interpreting scientific theories, concepts, techniques, and regulatory requirements in bioanalytical studies, and translate scientific findings into practical recommendations for project teams and sponsors. Provide technical/scientific guidance and leadership to study teams and other areas of the company to ensure project completion in a timely manner; proactively identify risks, propose solutions, and drive issue resolution. Author scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings through posters and oral presentations at scientific conferences, as appropriate. Lead or participate in client calls and visits, providing technical expertise, presenting data and recommendations, and addressing scientific questions with confidence and professionalism. Train, mentor, coach, and provide constructive feedback to scientists and other team members; help develop technical capabilities and promote a culture of scientific excellence and accountability. Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biology required. An advanced degree is preferred. 8+ years of related scientific experience; CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience is a plus. Proven proficiency in immunoassay development, with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated scientific leadership, project ownership, and accountability for successful delivery of complex bioanalytical projects. Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and providing technical leadership to junior scientists and colleagues. Demonstrated direct sponsor/client interaction, technical presentation, and meeting leadership experience; ability to build and maintain effective client relationships. Strong hands-on experience in at least one of the following: pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD)/biomarkers, or ADA assay development. Understanding of FDA and ICH guidelines in method development, validation and sample analysis. Prior experience working in a regulated GLP-compliant environment. Experience in two or more immunoassay techniques (Ligand Binding assay: ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab, AlphaLISA, ELISpot). Experience using Watson LIMS is preferred. Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with scientists, clients, and stakeholders across disciplines and levels of expertise. Ability to work effectively within a team and with staff in other teams/locations, while demonstrating strong interpersonal, influencing, and collaboration skills. Ability to evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies, platforms, or methodologies as appropriate. Experience with computer system validation (CSV) and/or User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Experience serving as an SME for authoring, revising, and implementing SOP content.

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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