{"id":3690001,"url":"https://alion.io/job/celerion-associate-scientist","title":"(Associate) Scientist","company":{"id":668940,"name":"Celerion","domain":"celerion.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/celerion","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Lever","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":73,"open_postings":24,"ghost_share":0.375,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":116,"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Zurich, Switzerland"],"countries":["CH"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Cell Culture","optional":false},{"name":"ELISA","optional":false},{"name":"Flow Cytometry","optional":false},{"name":"GLP","optional":false},{"name":"qPCR","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-03T12:29:41Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-03","last_verified_at":"2026-11-04T11:40:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":1},"description":"Help bring tomorrow's medicines to patients.\nCelerion is one of the world's leading bioanalytical contract research organizations and has been supporting pharmaceutical and biotech drug development programs around the world for more than 40 years.\nOur GLP-certified bioanalytical laboratory in Fehraltorf plays a key role in preclinical and clinical drug development by delivering high-quality bioanalytical data that advances life-changing therapies.\nTo strengthen our bioanalytical laboratory in the Ligand Binding Service Team in Fehraltorf / Zurich, we are looking for an\n(Associate) Scientist (100%)\nThis is a dual-level posting. The hiring team will determine the final level and title of the role based on the skills, experience, and capabilities required for the level offered.\nMain responsibilities\nDevelop and validate ligand-binding and, depending on experience, cell-based assays to support bioanalysis (pharmacokinetics, biomarkers, immunogenicity assessment) for preclinical and clinical studies. At the Associated Scientist level, support regulated sample analysis \nDesign, execute and interpret experiments and document work according to Celerion’s standards\nIdentify and resolve technical issues encountered during assay development and validation.\nAt the Scientist level, contribute to assay development strategies and implement new technologies \nMaintain GxP compliance in accordance with internal SOPs and regulatory guidelines (e.g. EMA, FDA, ICH)\nEngage effectively with internal stakeholders. At the Scientist level, work closely with clients to understand project requirements and provide regular project updates.\nEnsure timely delivery of projects\nOur requirements\nLaboratory technician diploma (Laborant:in EFZ, Biology/Chemistry) or BSc / MSc in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology or related field for the Associate Scientist Level; at least 2 years professional experience with an apprenticeship or BSc degree\nMSc or PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology or related field for the Scientist Level; at least 2 years professional experience with an MSc degree \nPractical experience in relevant bioanalytical techniques (e.g. ELISA, MSD/ECL, AlphaLISA, Gyrolab), preferably within an industry setting\nExperience in developing flow cytometry, ELISpot, or qPCR methods is required for the Scientist level.\nExperience with cell-based assays and/or cell culture techniques is an advantage\nExperience working in a GxP environment is an advantage\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges.\nDetail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects\nGood computer skills\nHighly self-motivated, reliable, and flexible, with a commitment to providing excellent service to clients.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with a team-oriented mindset\nBusiness fluent English (written and spoken), good German skills are advantageous\nYour chance\nWe provide an opportunity to assume work independently, secure long-term employment, and enjoy a competitive salary.\nYour workplace will be located within our state-of-the-art equipped automated facilities in Zurich as part of an international organization.\nFollowing successful training, you will be able to apply your talents and further develop your skills.\nAdditionally, you will experience the advantages of flexible working hours and experience the benefits of a medium-sized company with flat organizational structure within a dynamic and international team.\nOur benefits:extra holidays, company-paid sickness and accident insurance, commuting allowance and access to Reka-Checks.\nPlease send your complete application directly via our careers page: https://www.celerion.com/careers\nRecruiting agencies: For this position, Celerion is not willing to take any unasked applications by recruiting offices. Thanks for your understanding.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3931,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Clinical Trial Services (CRO)","Drug Discovery","Clinical Trial Sites & Recruitment"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-03T16:07:56Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":116,"reasons":["conf:4","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/celerion-associate-scientist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/celerion-associate-scientist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-04T15:24:15Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":23500,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-05T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":668940},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=668940"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcelerion-associate-scientist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcelerion-associate-scientist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcelerion-associate-scientist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/celerion-associate-scientist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcelerion-associate-scientist"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3690001}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"celerion.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3690001},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}