Scientist , Material and Analytical Sciences

Scientist I, Material and Analytical Sciences Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Scientist I, 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 and drug substance milling 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 with minimal supervision.

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 opportunities for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and 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 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.

• Conduct 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.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to mechanical or formulation aspects and strategize with vendor for proper maintenance and calibration of instruments.
• Prepare and review technical memos and reports.
• Perform literature searches, maintain high level of expertise, learn and utilize new techniques and technologies to enhance development capabilities; communicate progress via technical reports, and presentations at scientific meetings and publications.
• Comply with applicable regulations, BI policies/procedures and perform all work in a safe manner; maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience such as solid oral formulation and process development experience in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Adequate 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.
• Implement 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 50 lbs.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post‑offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

This position offers a base salary typically between $75,000 and $122,000. 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 .