In Vitro Scientist II/III
Boehringer Ingelheim
2021-12-03 14:33:53
Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Science & Technology
Job description
Description:
Candidate will be hired at level commensurate with experience and education
Description\:
Performs routine lab duties with minimal supervision. Participates/assists in the design and execution of non-routine experiments. Performs all work in conformance with applicable regulations. Performs all work in a safe manner. The scope of responsibility is primarily within the laboratory environment and immediate discipline.
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\:
- Basic in vitro cell biology skills to include technologies such as culturing primary cells, immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR and immune cell-based assays that employ these techniques.
- Initiates and completes routine procedures in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision; Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; Troubleshoots effectively
- Demonstrates technical ability to assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments with supervision
- Applies basic scientific principles with minimal guidance; Performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from published protocols
- Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up
- Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; Contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports
- Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics
- Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with three plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or Master's Degree from an accredited institution in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with seven plus (7+) years of Industry experience in related scientific discipline or Master's Degree from an accredited institution with three plus (3+) years of Industry experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with record of research accountability and productivity both independently with minimal supervision and within a team setting in a matrix environment.
- Must have demonstrable knowledge with a variety of laboratory techniques to assess in vitro cell signaling including qPCR, primary cell culture, etc.
- Apply knowledge of basic theory and scientific principles
- Able to draft portions of technical reports
- Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information
- Ability to troubleshoot
- Agility to take on multiple tasks and effective time management skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations
- 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
- This position will require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Click here for more information on the vaccine mandate and COVID-19.
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.
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