Hiring: Scientist III, Biotherapeutics Discovery - Lead Discovery (In Vitro Display) Company: Boehringer Ingelheim Location: Ridgefield, CT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:03:52 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Experience: •18 years of age or older Required Skills: •Perform phage and yeast display selections for antibody discovery •Design, construct, and implement in vitro antibody libraries for lead identification and lead optimization, e.g., affinity maturation •Screen biologic drug candidates using ELISA and related techniques •Develop and execute high-throughput screening using automation technologies •Independently write protocols and technical reports in accordance with company policies •Independently present/defend scientific findings in project team or Department meetings •Actively participate in cross-functional teams/initiatives •Design and execute experiments with minimal supervision Qualifications: •Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline, OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with seven-plus (7+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field •Demonstrated mastery of molecular biology methods including primer design, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, and sequence analysis •Concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information •Demonstrated capacity to work in team-oriented environment •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Previous experience in lab automation •Solid understanding of antibody discovery principles and familiarity with relevant technologies •Demonstrated experience and knowledge of DNA sequence analysis tools such as Geneious or similar •Operational familiarity with NGS-enabled antibody discovery workflows and interpretation of sequence-derived datasets •Exposure to AI/ML-enabled workflows that support antibody library design, hit prioritization, sequence analysis, or developability assessment Compensation: •The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance-based bonus and or other compensation elements Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!