Scientist III, Material & Analytical Sciences

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Scientist III – a laboratory-based role within the Material and Analytical Sciences department at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The Scientist will conduct solid oral drug product manufacturing activities and relevant downstream characterizations. Additionally, he/she will investigate the root cause of manufacturing issues/delays due to mechanical failures and thereby accounts for proper maintenance of various manufacturing equipment. The Scientist will also extend ad-hoc support to global projects and be part of multidisciplinary team, serving as an acknowledged resource of oral drug product manufacturing and drug substance milling.

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,  mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

•    Conducts various oral drug product manufacturing processes, including roller compaction, fluid bed granulation, tablet film coating, compression, and various milling operations for drug substances.
•    Conduct standard characterizations of blends and tablets. 
•    Thoroughly troubleshoots manufacturing issues related to mechanical or formulation aspects and strategize with vendor for proper maintenance and calibration of instruments.
•    Participates in and contributes to multidisciplinary project teams/sub-teams, and functions as an acknowledged resource in the field of expertise within and outside Material and Analytical Sciences (MAS). 
•    Responsible for preparing and reviewing technical memos and reports.
•    Performs literature searches, maintains high level of expertise, learns and utilizes new techniques and technologies to enhance development capabilities; communicates progress via technical reports, presentations at scientific meetings and publications
•    Proposes new experiments/technologies based on science, industry trends, technology as well as overall understanding of the development process; Demonstrates expertise in field and contributes to training junior level scientists/staff
•    Complies with applicable regulations, BI policies/procedures and performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies

Requirements

•    Master´s Degree with three plus (3+) years or Bachelor´s Degree with seven plus (7+) years of solid oral formulation and process development experience in Pharmaceutical Industry. 
•    Extensive experience in troubleshooting of unit operations such as roller compaction, fluid bed granulation, tablet film coating, compression, and various milling operations for drug substances and resolving their maintenance issues.
•    Background from Chemistry, Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related scientific discipline. 
•    Implements new experimental designs, strategies, explore new technologies, and independently design and execute studies with minimal supervision. 
•    Ability to operate laboratory equipment and systems with independence.
•    Ability to draft technical reports.
•    Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
•    Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and interpretation thereof.
•    Proven problem-solving ability.
•    May require an ability to push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 50lbs.

Eligibility Requirements: 
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. 
•    Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
•    Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
•    Must be 18 years of age or older.

Compensation Data

This position offers a base salary typically between $90,000 and $147,000.  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.