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Boehringer Ingelheim Scientist II, Screening Parasitology in Athens, Georgia
Description
The Scientist II is responsible for providing screening laboratory expertise to insure the quality and accuracy of screening processes, to meet Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s Discovery needs. The incumbent also contributes to internal screening activities, assessing assay performance and capabilities (variability, throughput, etc.), to identify and implement new screening technologies or approaches based on the needs of the program.
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
Execute in vitro parasite screening SOPs to minimize cycle time and maximize physiological relevance.
Maintain an efficient record of current assay capabilities, including variability, throughput, etc.
Contribute into innovative assay development and execute assay implementation in-house.
Work closely with the Parasitology leadership and other Scientist within the Screening Parasitology unit to execute and improve workflows for in vitro hit identification and confirmation.
Develop strong interpersonal skills to interact with the Parasitology Discovery Team and whole Discovery team to contribute to a thorough biological validation package to support Hit-to-Lead chemistry plan.
Contribute to improve screening cascade.
Contribute to growing the screening lab team over time and train additional team members.
Contributes executing on a daily basis global research project activities within the screening unit and presents data to project teams or screening review teams with chemistry and other R&D Functions or research partners. Activities have to be compliant with legislative expectations of regulatory agencies as well as internal standards of Good Scientific Practice.
Requirements
B.Sc from an accredited institution in parasitology, entomology, animal or biological sciences or equivalent qualification
At least two (2) years of relevant experience in whole organism or other in vitro screening in a research company or academic institution, working with parasites of pets and ruminants or crop pests
Working expertise on whole organism screening methodologies
Track record of exact reliable working attitude and meticulous laboratory work execution
Developed communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills allowing effective interaction within the team
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.