Associate Scientist, Bio QC (Athens, GA, United States, Georgia)
About this opportunity
Description
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 several 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.
The Associate Scientist, Bio QC performs bio-analytical methods (immunological, in vivo, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) for various Bio QC tests on raw materials, in-process, release or stability samples in compliance with 9CFR, EU and VICH regulatory guidelines, Outlines of Production and Special Outlines. This role initiates, executes and completes assays as per validated procedures and within Quality and Compliance guidelines and communicates testing results, compliance and/or scheduling issues to supervisors.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs routine testing using a portion of the existing laboratory assays.
Maintains laboratory reagents, supplies and calibrated equipment.
Prepares reagents and materials.
Calculates test results.
Communicates schedule, test status and concerns.
Reviews and approves results and test sheets.
Revises a Pre-existing Standard Methods and SOPs.
Trains others on methods & procedures.
Requirements
High school degree or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant Bio QC testing or relevant experience in a cGMP or similar environment.
OR
Associate's degree in relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of Bio QC testing or relevant experience in a cGMP or similar environment.
OR
Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline with or without additional Bio QC testing experience.
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with one-plus (1+) years of Bio QC testing experience in a cGMP or similar manufacturing environment is preferred.
Knowledge of basic scientific principles and techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate in a clear, concise and appropriate manner.
Documents results and data clearly and accurately.
Effectively interacts with co-workers and others as needed.
Demonstrates teamwork within own group and other internal groups.
Use of Word and Excel, QM software for data management (SAP), MRP inventory software, and Document Management System)
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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How this role compares
Computed from every other active Quality role in our database, not just this employer's listings.
We currently track 139 comparable Associate Quality roles across 49 biopharma companies.
Salary context
30 of 139 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)
Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.
Where these roles are based
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Seniority mix
139 of 139 peers have a known seniority level
Therapeutic area mix
0 of 139 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden
No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.
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How we calculate "similar"
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