Lead Discovery Scientist, In Vitro Antibody Libraries

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative scientist to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in the discovery and molecular engineering of Biotherapeutics for unmet medical needs. You will be an integral member of the Lead Discovery group and will perform phage and yeast display selection (panning and screening), design and construct antibody libraries, and analyze DNA sequence and experiment data.

This role will also contribute to the continued advancement of in vitro discovery workflows through close interaction with automation, sequencing, and cross-functional scientific partners.

As part of Boehringer Ingelheim, the successful candidate will contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of products to patients and customers. The organization’s global presence provides opportunities for international collaboration, increasing visibility and enabling meaningful contributions to the company's success. Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes that its strength and competitive advantage lie in its people and supports employees through a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work‑life balance.

Competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect the company's high regard for its workforce.

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative scientist to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in the discovery and molecular engineering of Biotherapeutics for unmet medical needs. You will be an integral member of the Lead Discovery group and will perform phage and yeast display selection (panning and screening), design and construct antibody libraries, and analyze DNA sequence and experiment data.

This role will also contribute to the continued advancement of in vitro discovery workflows through close interaction with automation, sequencing, and cross-functional scientific partners.

As part of Boehringer Ingelheim, the successful candidate will contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of products to patients and customers. The organization’s global presence provides opportunities for international collaboration, increasing visibility and enabling meaningful contributions to the company's success. Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes that its strength and competitive advantage lie in its people and supports employees through a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work‑life balance.

Competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect the company's high regard for its workforce.

• Perform phage and yeast display selections for antibody discovery

• Design, construct, and implement in vitro antibody libraries for lead identification and lead optimization, e.g., affinity maturation

• Screen biologic drug candidates using ELISA and related techniques

• Develop and execute high-throughput screening using automation technologies

• Independently write protocols and technical reports in accordance with company policies

• Independently present/defend scientific findings in project team or Department meetings

• Actively participate in cross-functional teams/initiatives

• Design and execute experiments with minimal supervision

• Independently analyze and interpret experimental results

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support data-driven hit prioritization, workflow optimization, and efficient progression of discovery campaigns

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of discovery workflows, including adoption of new technologies for screening,…