Boehringer Ingelheim
Scientist IV, Avian Virology
Athens, GA
Jan 4, 2025
Full-time
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Description

Conduct avian virology research, specific to avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), within the viral disease discovery team that will have a translational application in developing improved viral poultry vaccines. Explore polyvalent vector-based vaccination strategies against multiple viral infections of poultry via a single protective dose, delivered by mass vaccination.

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

  • Initiates, designs, interprets accurately, troubleshoots and completes routine procedures independently and efficiently; initiates, designs, interprets accurately, troubleshoots and completes non-routine and difficult procedures generally without supervision; Initiates and conducts exploratory experiments.
  • Proposes, gains support for and implements ideas from individual's knowledge of science and technology and understanding of drug discovery process.
  • Proposes, evaluates and implements new technologies; independently applies basic scientific principles, performs literature searches, attends scientific meetings, and keeps abreast of literature in own field.
  • Effectively communicates and defends own work, orally and in writing, in the context of the company and team goals at meetings.
  • Demonstrates a contemporary level of technical proficiency in field; trains technicians and junior level scientists in this field.
  • Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
  • Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
  • Participate in cross departmental project teams when assigned.
  • Ensure laboratory facility and equipments are well maintained.
  • Stay current with policies and SOPs regarding safe operations in the laboratory. Ensure laboratory technicians are well trained and up-to-date with respect to safety and handling of infectious agents.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate, national and local authority regulations.

Requirements

  • PhD from an accredited institution with two (2) years of experience in a related scientific discipline; Or Master's Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a related scientific discipline; Or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a related field.
  • A background in virology and vaccine development is required. IBV is preferred.
  • Experiences in using sequence analysis software programs is essential.
  • Strong background in theory and performance of DNA and RNA amplification techniques, cloning and expression techniques, protein and nucleic acid biochemical methods, and cultivation of and analysis of microbes is essential.
  • Familiarity with CVB vaccine development requirements.
  • Ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams is required.
  • Ability to create written scientific reports and protocols, and strong verbal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to clearly articulate scientific and operational concepts of vaccine research across functions.
  • Requires highly motivated, dependable and well-organized individual who is able to operate with minimal supervision.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 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.
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