Celerion
Senior Scientist, Ligand Binding Assay Development
Lincoln, NE · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- 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 seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Ligand Binding Assay Development team.
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.
- 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.
- proactively identify risks, propose solutions, and drive issue resolution.
- 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.
- 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
- Proven proficiency in immunoassay development, with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong hands-on experience in at least one of the following: pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD)/biomarkers, or ADA assay development.
- Experience in two or more immunoassay techniques (Ligand Binding assay: ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab, AlphaLISA, ELISpot).
Nice to have
- 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.
- Experience with computer system validation (CSV) and/or User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Experience serving as an SME for authoring, revising, and implementing SOP content.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biology required.
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience is a plus.
- 8+ years of related scientific experience
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- The Senior Scientist will also play an active role in sponsor engagement, scientific strategy, mentoring, and developing junior scientists
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