Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a highly motivated in vivo Scientist II to join a team of talented scientists committed to the discovery of innovative medicines to improve the lives of patients with cardio-renal-metabolic diseases at our R&D site in Ridgefield, CT. This position requires performing rodent studies to advance innovative and novel research programs in cardiometabolic diseases. This includes but is not limited to Liver Health (MASH, Cirrhosis, Decompensation). Direct experience in this disease area and related modalities (NCE, NBE, peptides, GalNAc-siRNA) is preferred.

This successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong work ethic to the group in combination with a passion for learning and strong communication and organizational skills. The main responsibilities of the Scientist II include independently developing, troubleshooting, and testing therapeutics in rodent animal models with minimal supervision, as well as investigation and implementation of new technologies to advance the field.

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

• Initiate and complete routine in vivo studies in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the ability to interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up.

• Demonstrate technical ability to assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments in the context of liver disease in vivo models and conducts exploratory experiments under supervision.

• Communicate own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provide input for scientific reports.

• Compliance with all IACUC regulations is required.

• Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.

• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.

Requirements

• Bachelor´s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline or Master´s Degree in related scientific discipline or pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of basic scientific principles for conducting in vivo research

• Direct experience in rodent models of liver disease is preferred

• Experience in routine routes of rodent dosing, health monitoring, and sample collection; experience in both mouse and rat techniques is preferred (oral, ip, sc, iv)

• Proven problem-solving ability and scientific curiosity

• Proficiency with data analysis software and scientific communication

• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment

• Willingness to support weekend work when required for in vivo pharmacology studies

   This position, Scientist II, offers a base salary typically between $75,000.00 and $122,000.00.  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. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards)

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.