Scientist III/IV, Antibody Generation (Flow Cytometry)
Company: Boehringer Ingelheim
Location: Ridgefield
Posted on: July 23, 2021
Job Description:
Description:
Candidate will be hired at level
commensurate with experience and
education
Description\:
Boehringer
Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative
Scientist III/IV to join the Antibody Generation Group
within the Biotherapeutics Department located at our US
headquarters in Ridgefield, CT. This position will conduct
experiments with FACS and flow cytometry to support our drug
discovery efforts for biologics. This individual will be expected
to make major contributions to the generation of best-in-class and
first-in-class therapeutics to address major unmet medical
needs.
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;
Operates lab equipment and is independently responsible for
maintenance; Interprets and analyzes technical data accurately and
independently.
- Independently applies basic scientific principles, performs
literature searches, attends scientific meetings, and keeps abreast
of literature in own
field.
- Proposes
and implements new technologies to improve process quality and
efficiency.
- Effectively communicates orally and in writing; Discusses own
work in the context of team and department goals in a concise and
accurate manner; Drafts and audits technical reports and
contributes to writing of
publications.
- 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.
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
Scientist
IV
Requirements\:
- Master’s
Degree from an accredited institution with six-plus (6+) years of
experience in a related scientific discipline, OR Bachelor’s Degree
from an accredited institution with 10+ years of experience in a
related field or equivalent experience in a related
field
Requirements for both
levels\:
- Extensive
hands-on experience with flow cytometry (minimum of 5 colors)
including design, acquisition and
analysis.
- Experience
with multi-parameter FACS sorting preferentially on BD flow
cytometers (LSRII, LSR Fortessa, Canto, Aria) is
preferred.
- Experience
with isolating and phenotyping primary immune cells using flow
cytometry
- Experience
with magnetic cell separation systems for the isolation and
purification of cells from heterogeneous
populations.
- Experience
with immortalized and primary cell culture techniques is
preferred.
- Experience
with the design and implementation of cell-based assays is
preferred.
- Experience
with high-throughput flow-cytometry assay workflow is
preferred.
- Thorough
and demonstrated understanding of commercial flow cytometry
software including Flow Jo and BD FACS
Diva.
- Experience
in use of Microsoft Office tools and GraphPad
(Prism)
- Background
knowledge of general biotherapeutics discovery processes, including
lead generation, protein science, biophysical and biochemical
characterization is
preferred.
- Ability to
work within a collaborative team environment, present and defend
results to project and technical
teams.
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?
Visi
t 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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