Description

　　The Development Operations department at Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow who will develop innovative ideas to solve complex biomanufacturing challenges. Flexibility and agility are necessary skills in this unique position in which you will have the opportunity to propose, evaluate and support the establishment of new technologies and digitalization solutions for different aspects of our global biomanufacturing business.

　　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, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

　　Duties & Responsibilities

　　You will be responsible for identifying and proposing solutions to complex biomanufacturing challenges that are of interest to Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. Specifically, you will develop and execute experimental plans that utilize both traditional and novel tools, techniques, and ideas, where the results support the proposed solution. Initial focus will be on process robustness and yield increase. Another important part of your responsibility will be to obtain buy in and support from matrixed functions and leadership as well as to provide regular progress updates.

　　As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will have the opportunity to drive research of novel concepts in process science, biomanufacturing science, process analytical technologies, computational modeling & digitalization technologies, and other technological aspects of biomanufacturing. Additionally, you will have the opportunity and responsibility to collaborate with leading academic institutions as well as other industrial partners. You will be responsible for identifying and developing appropriate tools and methods as well as integrating and interpreting your data.

　　A unique aspect of this appointment is the opportunity to obtain additional training in innovation management as this role is within the Technology Innovation group

　　Requirements

　　PhD degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with no more than 3 years of Postdoctoral experience

　　Ability to utilize advanced laboratory techniques and analytical methods

　　Hands on experience with aseptic technique, microbial/mammalian cell culture and process analytics technology

　　Expertise proposing innovative ideas to solve complex problems

　　Independently conduct research projects and effectively present the results

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, a proactive attitude, self-sufficient, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

　　Strong drive to learn new things

　　Experience in searching and evaluating literature/patents

　　Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

　　Proven track record of conducting and publishing innovative research projects

　　Writing of research proposals

　　Broad scientific and technical knowledge with the ability to quickly become an expert in a specific topic

　　Ability to think outside the box, enjoys brainstorming, and is comfortable with ambiguity

　　Experience in adapting established technologies and methodologies to a different technical field

　　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

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.