Celerion Laboratory Technician – Molecular and Cell Biology (Part-Time) in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Celerion is hiring a part-time Laboratory Technician / Associate Analyst in Lincoln, NE, USA, for its Molecular and Cellular Biology team. Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years of coursework, in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field.

Job Details

Company: Celerion

Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology team

Location: Lincoln, NE, USA (Lincoln, Nebraska, United States)

Job Type: Part-Time

Experience: Early-career / part-time lab technician (Freshers eligible with sterile technique)

Qualification: Associate / B.Sc / BS Microbiology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biology

Salary: $20.50/hour

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.

This role is ideal for someone with experience with sterile technique, strong pipetting skills, and a flexible schedule that can adapt as business needs change.

In this role, you will support biological sample processing, reagent preparation, analytical testing, and data documentation in a fast-paced lab setting.

As you gain independence over your first 3–6 months, your schedule will become more variable to support evening and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and extract biological samples (blood, urine, plasma, feces) manually and via automation
  • Prepare solutions and reagents
  • Record and document test data in notebooks and electronic systems
  • Support PBMC harvesting and processing
  • Perform analytical analysis to support flow cytometry and PCR analysis
  • Maintain strong attention to detail while completing repetitive, precise laboratory tasks

Eligibility Criteria

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years of coursework, in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field

Required Skills

  • Experience with sterile technique working in a biosafety cabinet
  • Strong pipetting experience; expect 2–3 hours of pipetting daily, occasionally up to 8 hours
  • Basic computer skills; data entry comprises ~50% of each shift
  • GLP experience is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and self-motivation

Salary

Starting wage: $20.50/hour with performance-based increases over time.

Additional Information

  • Training period: ~30 hours/week for 4-5 weeks during normal business hours
  • Post-training: ~20 hours/week, but your schedule will vary, and flexibility is essential
  • Scheduling: Minimum 1-week notice provided; occasional extra shifts may be requested
  • Benefits: This is a non-benefited position
  • Location: Local candidates only
  • Candidates with limited or fixed availability may not be the right fit at this time.

How to Apply

Apply through Celerion’s official Lever careers board (job 2180111c-21b3-4d0e-9b4d-5d6eecc57230).

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Apply through the official Lever careers board linked above.