OUR COMPANY

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.

THE POSITION

Ensuring safety of drug candidates in nonclinical development is our primary concern. Cell-based in vitro methods play an important role for this task during the entire R&D process.

The development and implementation of complex in vitro models based on flow technologies that mimic organ physiology promises deeper insight into toxicity mechanisms of compound-related adverse effects. These Organs on a chip (OoC)/ Microphysiological Systems (MPS) furthermore raise hope to reduce animal numbers for toxicity testing significantly.

This exciting novel scientific area relies on enthusiastic, open-minded scientists with deep cell culture experience combined with the affinity for technological challenges.

If you would like to play an active role bringing this scientific area forward, then join the Cellular Toxicology Laboratory. The Laboratory is part of the Nonclinical Drug Safety department at the largest R&D campus of Boehringer Ingelheim, in Biberach an der Riss, Germany .

Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com

This position is initially limited for two years with the opinion to extend.
Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "Post Doc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

Please include a cover letter within your application.


Tasks & responsibilities

• As a PostDoc you will use already existing and establish further ‘Organs on a Chip (OoC) or Microphysiological Systems (MPS)’ for toxicity investigations, mainly focused on liver and relevant connecting tissues and organs.
  
• You will collaborate with existing partners and build new partnerships with regard to the development of OoC or MPS.
  
• In your new role you will overlook current state of the art of Liver- and Multi-Organ chips as well as MPS for the use in toxicology.
  
• As a result of your work, you implement relevant toxicity read outs, structural and functional ones, for these complex cell models into the internal toolbox of cellular toxicology.
  
• Being in this innovative environment you are able to drive the opportunities or options for implementation of these technologies into pharmaceutical research & development.
  

Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biotechnology or related disciplines with profound expertise in cell biology
  
• Extensive experience in the cultivation of diverse cell types
  
• Experience in in vitro testing and fluorescence microscopy or other imaging technologies
  
• A plus is knowledge about complex cell models, liver physiology, microfluidic systems and high content imaging
  
• Interest in toxicology
  
• High degree of responsibility, reliability, autonomy and team orientation
  
• A good command of English is mandatory, knowledge of German would be a plus
  

Recruitment process :

Step 1: Online application - application deadline is 11. April
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from beginning/mid of April
Step 3: On-site interviews in the period from end of April/ beginning of May

WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?

This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Plus, an onsite gym (Ingelheim), in-house doctor and best-in-class cafeterias and coffee bars to keep you energized and healthy. To learn more about what benefits could be waiting for you, please visit our Career area .

Want to learn more about us? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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Please contact our Recruiting Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-173173

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