Scientist II, Immunology & Respiratory

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is looking for a Scientist II, Immunology & Respiratory Disease Research, to develop and execute in vitro cellular assays to understand fundamental biology in stromal cells, innate, and adaptive immune cells. This will lead to identification and deeper understanding of new targets and mechanism of actions of drug candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop in vitro assays using both primary cells and cell lines to enable identification and characterization of new targets and understanding of in vitro pharmacology of drug candidates.

• Perform mechanism of action studies using cell and molecular biology techniques to characterize novel drug targets.

• Conduct medium throughput phenotypic screens as needed.

• Basic in vitro cell biology skills to include technologies such as culturing primary cells, immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, ELISA, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline or Masters Degree in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field

• Basic in vitro cell biology skills to include technologies such as culturing primary cells, immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, ELISA, and immune cell-based assays that employ these techniques.

• Experience with laboratory automation, data analysis and programming a plus.

• Able to draft portions of technical reports

• Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information

• Ability to troubleshoot

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations

Compensation:

 This position, Scientist II, offers a base salary typically between $75,000.00 and $147,000.00.  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. (~~~)

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; 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.