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Boehringer Ingelheim · 1 day ago

Scientist IV

Ridgefield, CT

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$55/hr - $55/hr

6+ years exp

Boehringer Ingelheim is a leading biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Scientist IV to design and develop functional genomics assays. The role involves providing technical guidance, maintaining laboratory records, and ensuring quality control while collaborating with research scientists and contributing to scientific literature.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute functional genomics assays, including CRISPR-based editing (e.g., RNP delivery, Perturb-seq), single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and CITE-seq

Provide technical guidance and training to research scientists on FGSL technologies and techniques, including assay execution, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues

Documents and maintains detailed laboratory records in accordance with policies

Operates and maintains lab equipment in collaboration with other lab members

Assists acquisition of necessary supplies and equipment

Defines and performs appropriate QC measures

Follows relevant scientific literature to ensure use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field

Demonstrates the ability to interpret the outcome of experiments, propose appropriate follow-up, and may propose new avenues of investigation

Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports

Automate processing and results reporting and delivery

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

Qualification

CRISPR assaysNext-generation sequencingSingle cell technologiesMolecular biology techniquesCell cultureAutomation experienceTroubleshooting experimentsCommunication skills

Required

CRISPR assays - Must have personally designed guides, performed transfections/infections, selected edited cells, and validated knockouts/knockins

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) - Hands-on library preparation experience (not just data analysis)

Single cell technologies - Personal experience with sample prep, library generation, and quality control

Standard molecular biology techniques - qPCR, Western blot, cloning, gel electrophoresis

Cell culture - Proficient in maintaining multiple cell lines, transfections, and sterile technique

Able to perform variety of FGS experimental techniques at the same time

Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment

Ability to troubleshoot FGS experiments both individually and as part of a team

Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely and consistent manner

Ph.D. or Master's degree from an accredited institution with 6+ years of experience in molecular, cell biology, or related scientific discipline

Preferred

Experience in automation is a plus

Company

Boehringer Ingelheim

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Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.

Founded in 1885

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

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