Automation Specialist - Lincoln, Nebraska

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.  

This Automation Specialist position is a hands-on position working with the laboratory automation systems, LIMS, and electronic laboratory notebook. Become the subject matter expert for all laboratory automation systems. This position will be onsite at our Lincoln, Nebraska location.

• Run/learn software for liquid-handling and instrument-tending laboratory robots
• Collaborate with scientists to translate scientific protocol requirements into application software
• Support Automation Scientists with Method Development, Validation, new equipment setup, and computerized system validation
• Responsible for development and validation of automated methods for bioanalysis
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert to provide training and support, as needed, for automation techniques
• Prepare/review documents for method validation to include protocols and reports
• Perform maintenance on all applicable automation equipment
• Troubleshoot field service issues
• Process/extract samples for analysis using automation if needed
• Extensive knowledge of all automation (SciClone, Hamilton, etc.) in labs
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Timely response to QC/QA audit findings
• Serve as a trainer/mentor
• Provide support and input for troubleshooting
• Perform Method Development/Validation batch work

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a science, engineering or computer science field and 2+ years experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year experience
• Requires experience with common analytical techniques
• Previous knowledge of automation systems such as Hamilton, Sciclone, etc.
• Previous knowledge of LIMS and electronic Laboratory Notebook systems
• Proficiency with computers

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.