What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral, Non-Infectious Diseases, Oncology position at Boehringer Ingelheim?
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and creative Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our Non-Infectious Diseases-Oncology team in the Animal Health Therapeutics Research department located in Athens, GA. This position is part of the global Boehringer Ingelheim Post-Doctoral Program.
As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will be a primary driver of an innovative research project involving immuno-oncology therapeutics under evaluation for development as therapeutics for dogs and cats. Strong skills in cell and molecular biology, immunology, flow cytometry and multidisciplinary approaches will be foundational for this project. Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected to independently conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
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 company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in 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.
- Take full responsibility for a research project, with guidance from experienced mentors with extensive background in academia and industry
- Provide input to create, organize, and execute a research project in animal health oncology therapeutics
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
- Publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present data at scientific conferences
- Comply with all applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner and maintaining proper records in accordance with SOP’s and policies
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative in driving cutting edge research
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in cell biology, immunology and flow cytometry. Knowledge of tumor and molecular biology a plus
• PhD degree or equivalent in Immunology, Molecular or Cellular Biology or similar field, with good publications record
- Ability to work independently, design and execute experimental strategy to advance projects
- Demonstrated creativity and novel approaches to solving scientific problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and a post-offer physical (if required).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Who We Are:
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: To improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for humans and animals. As a family-owned company, we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.
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