Laboratory Operations Assistant

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 are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Laboratory Operations Assistant to support daily activities within our bioanalytical department. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of our laboratory processes and ensuring smooth operations. Responsibilities include handling analytical instruments, managing sample materials, and performing quality control reviews of bioanalytical records and data.

 

Location: Our Lincoln, NE, location. We are only considering candidates who currently live in the Lincoln area. 

 

Schedule & Compensation: This is a part-time position working approximately 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with scheduling flexibility based on your availability. Pay is $17.00/hour. This position does not include benefits. It is an excellent opportunity for students or individuals seeking meaningful part-time experience in a professional laboratory setting. 

 

Laboratory Operations & Compliance

• Prepare, store, inventory, and dispose of laboratory solutions in compliance with EHS standards and applicable SOPs.
• Clean glassware used in solution preparation and maintain general laboratory organization, stocking, and inventory.
• Adhere to all written instructions, SOPs, and working instructions related to job responsibilities.

Sample Management

• Receive, check in, and accurately log biological samples upon arrival.
• Organize and dispose of analytical samples per SOPs and working instructions.
• Store samples for long-term preservation and rack samples for production.
• Ensure proper sample organization and freezer placement; maintain transfer and freezer logs.
• Count and reconcile samples at the conclusion of each study.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Conduct real-time review of production documentation.
• Complete QC reviews of production databases and issue audit findings as appropriate.
• Perform quality control on bioanalytical documents, including BSPs and EDT files.

 

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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