Scientist III

POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS UNDER EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM

**Employer** : Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

**Job Title** : Scientist III

**Location** : 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from this office 10% of the time)

**Job Duties** : Initiates and completes routine procedures in an independent and efficient manner. Troubleshoots effectively and solves scientific problems independently. Operates 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. Writes protocols, procedures, and technical reports. Provides input for scientific reports. Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner. Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies. Conducts metabolite identification experiments (analyzing radioactive and non-radioactive samples) from preclinical species and humans (plasma, urine, bile, feces) with minimal supervision. Operates and troubleshoots liquid chromatography-high resolution accurate mass spectrometry instrumentation. Conducts metabolite biosynthesis of drug metabolites. Analyzes and interprets data from experiments utilizing knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, enzymology, and drug metabolism. *Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.s office in Ridgefield, CT 10% of the time.

**Description (cont'd)**

**Work Schedule** : 40 hours per week (8:00am to 5:00pm)

**Job Requirements** : Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a related role OR Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and seven (7) years of experience in the job offered or in a related role. Must have experience with: operating and troubleshooting liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) equipment, including high-resolution and low-resolution MS; sample preparation techniques, including solid phase extraction, liquid-liquid extraction in conjunction with biofluids (plasma and excreta), and drying down of samples; interpreting and analyzing data from LC-MS equipment, including mass spectra and ultraviolet (UV) chromatograms, in a quantitative and qualitative manner; applying knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, and drug metabolism to operate lab equipment and interpret data generated from experiments; writing lab protocols for experiments, including LC-MS and sample preparation, and technical reports based on data generated; method development and experimental design, including LC-MS methods, sample preparation and extractions, and quantitation methods; and, communicating technical information through oral presentations and written reports. Must be willing to work with radioactive material and excreta 40% of the time. Up to 10% domestic travel required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a persons 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.