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Boehringer Ingelheim · 21 hours ago

Post Doctoral, Molecular Parasitology

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and creative Post-Doctoral Fellow to join their Future Innovation team in the Parasitology Research department. The role involves driving innovative research projects on the immunology of filarial parasite infections and contributing to early-stage Molecular Assay Development and Target Validation Parasitology projects.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contributes to portfolio of early-stage Molecular Assay Development and Target Validation Parasitology projects such as target identification and validation, in coordination with internal and external partners

Contributes to internal research activities including hypothesis generation and experimental design, assay development and performance, and data acquisition and interpretation

Provides Parasitology Research with laboratory expertise in electrophysiology to meet Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s innovation needs

Performs customary scientific/lab duties without supervision

Designs and executes non-routine experiments on a basis of literature analyses with minimal supervision

Troubleshoots effectively to solve technical and scientific problems

Independently applies basic scientific principles, performs literature searches, attends scientific meetings, and keeps up to date on literature in own field

Works closely with the other scientists within the Molecular Assay Development and Target Validation Parasitology unit to drive innovative projects with sound scientific reasoning and creative experimental approaches

Works collaboratively within the broader Parasitology Research function and when applicable across broader Global innovation Functions

Qualification

Molecular ParasitologyElectrophysiology techniquesExperimental designData analysisDrug screeningCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsCollaborative spirit

Required

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated experience in electrophysiology techniques (patch-clamp, multi-electrode recordings) and pharmacological regulators of ion channel physiology is a must have

Strong background in experimental design, data analysis and relevant software tools

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Collaborative, team-oriented spirit

Familiarity with drug screening and pharmacological modulation of ion channels

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefit programs

Access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after

Company

Boehringer Ingelheim

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Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.

Founded in 1885