Performs customary scientific/lab duties without supervision. Designs and executes non-routine experiments on a basis of literature analyses with minimal supervision. Responsible for all aspects of the seed/cell program within the site(s). Assists in supervising/training technicians and junior scientist. Performs all work in conformance with applicable regulations. Performs all work in a safe manner. The primary scope of responsibility is within the immediate discipline and secondarily within a multi-disciplinary environment.
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 customary procedures in an independent and efficient manner; Troubleshoots effectively and solves scientific problems independently; Operates scientific/lab equipment and is independently responsible for maintenance.
Designs and executes non-routine experiments on a basis of literature analyses with minimal supervision.
Independently applies basic scientific principles, performs literature searches, attends scientific meetings, and keeps abreast of literature in own field.
Proposes new experiments/technologies based on science as well as overall understanding of drug discovery/development process; Demonstrates expertise in field and contributes to training technicians and junior level scientists.
Effectively communicates and defends own work in the context of team and department goals both orally and in writing.
Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics; Write protocols, procedures, and technical reports; Provide input for scientific reports.
Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
Independently manages all aspects of the seed/cell program for the site, including scheduling and execution of annual physical inventory counts, issuance of necessary seed/cell volumes for routine production, logbook documentation and maintenance, and completing necessary updates and improvements to the program procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant scientific or related discipline from an accredited institution
In addition to Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of seven (7) years of scientific experience in a cGMP production or similar manufacturing environment
Alternatively , incumbent may have Master's Degree from an accredited institution in scientific discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of scientific experience in cGMP production or similar manufacturing environment
Experience must be inclusive of at least two (2) years leading people or moderate to complex projects
Supplemental technical courses in area of expertise
Requires knowledge of cGMP, good documentation, ability to lead /develop junior scientists and technicians
Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations; Understanding of USDA and EMEA regulatory requirements for master seeds and raw material requirements
Must have technical insight to solve business critical issues
Ability to operate laboratory equipment with independence
Ability to draft technical reports
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and interpretation thereof