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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG in Biberach is the most important research and development site of the worldwide Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation and the company's centre for biotechnological development and manufacture.

Post Doc m/f - Bioanalysis & Biomarkers
Dried Blood Spot Analysis

Job ID: 4003 7791 BC 12/11 4
Location: Biberach
Division: Research & Development
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Are you seeking a new professional challenge and are you interested to work in an international team with attractive prospects at a pharmaceutical company which has achieved success at an international level and been named "best employer" several times?

If so, we can offer you the opportunity to use and advance your professional skills in a demanding field of work.

Your multifaceted tasks

• Evaluation of the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) technology and its suitability for the nonclinical development disciplines, especially for Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics and Nonclinical Drug Safety
• Assumption of a primary role in investigations of the analytical aspects of the DBS technology such as
• Method development and validation
• Evaluation of filter cards and technical systems
• Feasibility assessment of the DBS technology for a bioanalytical laboratory subjected to GLP/GCP as well as for the scientific and practical implications regarding pharmacokinetic evaluations, metabolite identification, biomarker analysis and pharmacogenomic analysis
• Taking over a leading role in an interdisciplinary, international team working together with colleagues from Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics and Nonclinical Drug Safety across sites in the US and Germany

Your ideal qualification

You should have a Ph.D. in a discipline such as chemistry, pharmaceutics or related fields with expert knowledge in instrumental analysis especially liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. In addition you possess experience in the analysis of biological matrices including sample extraction.
You are used to work in a team with high ambitions and you already gained first experience in leading people.

Due to the international nature of the tasks strong communication skills, fluency in written and spoken English and willingness to reside in both Biberach (Germany) and Ridgefield, Connecticut (US) for extended periods, up to 6 months, during the tenure of the position are necessary.

Biberach is situated in an attractive area of southern Germany between Stuttgart and the Lake of Constance.

We can offer stimulating career development with a suitable remuneration and a benefits package.

If you are seeking opportunities and your profile corresponds with the above mentioned criteria we look forward to hearing from you.