Scientist II/III, New Biological Entities PK/BA Group
Description
Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a highly motivated Scientist II/III to join the NBE Bioanalytical (BA) group in the global Drug Discovery Sciences (DDS) department. The position is located at our US research site in Ridgefield, CT.
As a member of the DDS US department, the successful Scientist II/III will design and implement non-regulated custom quantitative pharmacokinetic and biomarker ligand binding assays in support of Boehringer Ingelheim’s innovative pre-clinical New Biological Entity (NBE) R&D portfolio. They will collaborate with key stakeholders in pre-clinical development in support of the project and bioanalytical strategy. They will enhance capabilities of group via implementation of novel bioanalytical approaches and technologies.
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, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
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Duties & Responsibilities
• Independently develops and implements custom quantitative ligand binding assays, e.g., ELISA, MSD, Quanterix and/or Gyros to measure antibodies, protein therapeutics and biomarkers in biological matrices
• 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; Demonstrates expertise in field and contributes to training technicians and junior level scientists
• 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; Writes protocols, procedures, and technical reports; Provides input for scientific reports
• Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
Requirements
Scientist II:
• Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, physiology, chemistry, pharmacy or related field with relevant experience in laboratory research in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry or Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, physiology, chemistry, pharmacy or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience in laboratory research in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry.
• Experience developing custom quantitative ligand binding assays, e.g., ELISA, MSD, Quanterix and/or Gyros to measure antibodies and proteins in various matrices desirable
Scientist III:
• Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, physiology, chemistry, pharmacy or related field with 6 years of experience in laboratory research in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry
• Proficient in developing custom quantitative ligand binding assays, e.g., ELISA, MSD, Quanterix and/or Gyros to measure antibodies and proteins in various matrices
Both Levels
• High technical proficiency/attention to detail, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to evolving technologies
• Ability to build effective working relationships and aptitude for sharing expertise with cross-functional and global teams
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in an interdisciplinary environment
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
Compensation Data
This position offers a base salary typically between $75,000.00 and $122,000.00 USD. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here.