Scientist , In Vivo - Immunology; Ridgefield, CT Connecticut

## About this opportunity

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a driven, energetic, and results-oriented Scientist I to join the  In Vivo Sciences group of the Immunology and Respiratory Disease Research Therapeutic Area in Ridgefield, CT. In this role, the individual will use their experience working with in vivo models and ex vivo assays to perform experiments that support our in vivo pharmacology and translational research efforts.

The individual will have strong rodent in vivo technical skills that will be leveraged to participate in the design and execution of routine and non-routine experiments that conform with applicable regulations and safety standards. This position requires strong technical proficiency, a passion for learning and applying new skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

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 an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several 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 Conduct hands-on in  vivo pharmacologystudiesinrodentmodels to support target validation, mechanism-of-action studies, lead optimization, and candidate selection activities within the Immunology & Respiratory portfolio.

Perform routine and specialized animal procedures, including dosing by multiple routes of administration (intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral gavage, and intrathecal), clinical observations, blood and tissue collection, necropsy, and sample processing.

Execute well-designed experiments independently and efficiently, while contributing to the planning, optimization, and troubleshooting of study protocols under the guidance of senior scientists.

Generate, analyze, interpret, and communicate high-quality pharmacology data to support project team discussions and decision-making.

Support the development, characterization, and application of rodent disease models relevant to immunology, autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases.

Perform ex vivo and tissue-based analyses, including immunoassays, molecular biology techniques, and other laboratory methods used to characterize pharmacodynamic responses and mechanism of action.

Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics; effectively documents and maintains meticulous experimental results and protocols in electronic workbooks and other data systems in an accurate, complete and timely manner

Prepare technical summaries, study reports, protocols, and presentations for project teams and scientific discussions. Communicates own work orally and in writing

Contribute to the implementation of new technologies, laboratory methods, and process improvements that enhance study quality, efficiency, and scientific impact.

Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, animal welfare, and regulatory requirements.