Lab Technician

The basic purpose is to conduct technical activities on preclinical toxicity studies according to study protocols. Receives daily tasking assignments, under moderate supervision, from higher level technical personnel having responsibility for coordinating the tasks of a group. Accountable to supervisor for performance and management for scientific elements of a project. Functions as a member of work team by assisting others and promoting a team-oriented work environment.

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

• Assists technicians having primary responsibility for a project
• Conducts routine and moderately complex technical procedures on preclinical toxicity studies
• Records basic technical information according to Good Laboratory Practices and communicates findings in a timely manner
• Writes study documentation and responds to quality assurance audit findings pertaining to primary study records; Maintains and reviews study-related documents for accuracy, creates forms and completes study notebooks in a timely manner with guidance from higher level technical personnel and under the direct supervision
• Functional knowledge and ability, with appropriate training, to operate standard laboratory equipment (e.g. balances); Actively and independently monitors and advances training progress and schedules training sessions with higher level personnel
• Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
• Functions as a team member and displays the behaviors and attributes required to complete inter-dependent tasks within a highly dynamic work environment where success depends on coordination, cooperation and personal leadership among members

Requirements

• Associate´s Degree in biological science or equivalent and/or 0 - 2 years experience in an animal health/veterinary practice environment or current laboratory
• Certification (e.g. A.S.C.P., A.A.L.A.S. or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Strict attention to detail and follow-up skills is essential; Excellent verbal and written communications skills are highly desirable; Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to perform in a team environment and demonstrate personal leadership and behaviors supportive of team interactions
• No known allergies to animals.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and work in a standing position for extended durations (approx. 2 hours) with periodic breaks.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection devices
• Must be able to access laboratory equipment on bench tops or equivalent while using both hands to perform manual dexterity operations

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