Scientist I, Bio QC

Description

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 several 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.

The Scientist I, Bio QC performs bio-analytical methods (immunological, in vivo, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) for various Bio QC tests on raw materials, in-process, release or stability samples in compliance with 9CFR, EU and VICH regulatory guidelines, Outlines of Production and Special Outlines. This role initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues as per validated procedures and within Quality and Compliance guidelines. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs testing using a significant portion of the existing laboratory assays.
• Maintains laboratory reagents, supplies and calibrated equipment.
• Prepares reagents and material.
• Calculates results.
• Communicates schedule, test status and concerns.
• Writes Laboratory Investigations, as needed.
• Reviews and approves results/test sheets.
• Revises a pre-existing Standard Methods and SOPs.
• Creates New Standard Methods, SOPs, Protocols.
• Trains junior scientists on methods & procedures.
• Plans activities and structures work for junior scientists; prepares work schedule for self.
• Uses data analysis to make decisions and recommendations.
• Coordinates and participates in assay validation.
• Coordinates projects and group assignments with supervision.
• Supports in-house reagent replacement/validation activities.
• Writes reports and summaries.
• Called upon by other groups in QC for collaboration or as SME.
• Submits scientific information/data; troubleshoots/and solves problems as needed; cross-functionally consults with areas of production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or relevant scientific discipline with at least two (2) years of scientific concepts, principals and/or lab technique experience in a cGMP or similar environment.

OR

• Associates' degree and at least four (4) years of scientific concepts, principals and/or lab technique experience in a cGMP or similar environment.
• In lieu of degree, a minimum of six (6) years scientific concepts, principals and/or lap technique experience in cGMP or similar environment.

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.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities