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Research Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim
Ames, IA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
  • Remote - No
  • Full time or part time – Full time
  • Shift - Days M-F 8AM-5PM
  • Hours – 40hrs/week


Duties

  • Research-focused position requiring familiarity with mammalian cell culture, and standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning and plasmid DNA purification.
  • Experience in performing bio-analytical assays (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined methods is preferred.
  • Experience in small-scale protein expression is beneficial but is not required.
  • Initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues with supervision.
  • Accountable for performing all techniques and assays in a manner to yield valid results and to minimize repeated work.
  • Perform initial data analysis so that accurate and precise results are obtained, and provide support to team members in data acquisition, reporting, and communication.
  • Accurately record all data from research techniques and tests on data capture forms, research notebooks, or raw data notebooks as appropriate.
  • Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.


Skills

  • Ability to competently perform multiple types of assays (biochemical, molecular and immunological in nature).
  • Strict adherence to defined assay method protocols.
  • Agility in adapting new types of assays and technologies.
  • Extremely organized with attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
  • Proactive and resourceful.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort/ease interacting with team members and maintaining a constructive and positive attitude.


Education

  • BS degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific discipline; or Biotechnology Laboratory Methods certification in combination with AS degree and relevant job experience.

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