Scientist II/III, Cellular Biology

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment which benefits our employees, patients and communities.
Candidate will be hired at level commensurate with experience and education
Description:
Boehringer Ingelheim is currently looking for a talented and innovative Scientist II/III to join our growing team in Ridgefield, CT. As a Scientist II/III, you will develop and optimize in vitro assays for target validation and mechanism of action studies to develop new therapeutic concepts for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Initiates and completes routine procedures in an independent and efficient manner; Troubleshoots effectively and solves scientific problems independently; Operates lab equipment and is independently responsible for maintenance
- Designs and executes non-routine experiments on a basis of literature analyses with minimal supervision
- Independently applies basic scientific principles, performs literature searches, attends scientific meetings, and keeps abreast of literature in own field
- Proposes new experiments/technologies based on science as well as overall understanding of drug discovery/development process
- Effectively communicates and defends own work in the context of team and department goals both orally and in writing
- Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics; Write protocols, procedures, and technical reports; Provide input for scientific reports
- Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
Scientist II Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in related scientific discipline or Master's Degree in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field
Scientist III Requirements:
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline, OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with seven-plus (7+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field
Requirements for both levels:
- A good understanding of scientific principles and research practices in the field of inflammation and fibrosis is desired
- Proficiency across cellular, biochemical, and molecular techniques, which may include stable cell line generation and characterization, protein detection (ELISA, MSD, Luminex, WB, IP, multi-color flow cytometry), and gene profiling (RT-PCR, NanoString), is desired
- Knowledge and/or experience with in vitro functional evaluation of antibody, and/or small molecule drug candidates are nice to have
- Plan and conduct laboratory experiments and evaluate and interpret data
- Ability to troubleshoot
- Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
- Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Who We Are:
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.
Want to learn more? Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health. Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Organization: US-BI Pharma/BI USA
Title: Scientist II/III, Cellular Biology
Location: Americas-US-CT-Ridgefield
Requisition ID: 214285