**Description** Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a Manager to join our Nonclinical Safety (NCS), Experimental Histolgoy department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The incumbent supervises and performs all phases of histological preparation, (including trimming, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, routine staining, special staining, coverslipping, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization) in support of global Nonclinical Safety (NCS) studies. This position maintains and demonstrates a high level of technical knowledge and hands-on proficiency in all required skills and leads the implementation of new techniques in a global setting. Furthermore, the Manager will be responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating and developing staff, maintenance of laboratory, and ensuring all work is completed on time, in a safe manner, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees. **Duties & Responsibilities** • Ensures timely, high-quality and compliant completion of all NCS study histology activities (including trimming, embedding, microtomy (paraffin and frozen sections), routine staining, special staining, coverslipping, immunohistochemistry, and/or in situ hybridization) by performing, scheduling, outsourcing and/or supervising the conduct of those activities. • Responsible for keeping all laboratory equipment operational, safe, state of the art and compliant with applicable regulations; laboratories adequately supplied by performing, scheduling, and properly documenting all needed equipment maintenance, replacing obsolete equipment as necessary and making recommendations for new equipment as needed to enable implementation of new technologies; ensuring staff are adequately trained and/or supervised prior to using equipment; and ensuring all supplies are ordered and stocked in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory functions in a manner compliant with applicable regulations at all times by establishing and ensuring compliance with appropriate procedures (Standard Operating Procedures, Operating Instructions, and training courses and others as needed) and oversees QC methodology and documentation for all study activities (tissue trimming through archiving), serving as the validation manager for all equipment and software used in the laboratory, as appropriate, and monitoring of audit and/or inspection findings to identify and correct gaps in existing processes. • Ensures the laboratory is adequately staffed at all times and the appropriate skill sets are represented by recruiting, hiring, training, managing the performance of, and developing laboratory technical staff. • Maintains staff and own histology technical knowledge and skills aligned with current industry practices and regulations by keeping up to date on new developments and techniques, and recommending and implementing new technology or process improvements aligned with business needs. • Demonstrates fiscal responsibility over laboratory operating budgets by making cost effective recommendations and decisions regarding the purchase of supplies and equipment and outsourcing of study work. **Requirements** + Master´s Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor´s Degree with 7+ years experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field. Equivalent experience includes American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certified Histotechnician (HT). + Certification (e.g. A.S.C.P., A.A.L.A.S. LATg, ILAM or equivalent) is highly desirable. + Continuing education credits or other evidence of continued professional development is expected. + Understanding of toxicology principles and testing programs in the pharmaceutical industry is desirable. + Strict attention to detail and follow-up skills is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are highly desirable. + Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead in a team environment and demonstrate personal leadership and behaviors emulated by team members. + Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations. + No known allergies to animals. + Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and work in a seated position for extended duration (~2 hrs.) with periodic breaks. + Must be able to wear respiratory and eyewear protection devices. + Must be able to access laboratory equipment on bench tops or equivalent while using both hands to perform manual dexterity operations. + **Onsite/Flex*:** This position is site based with flexibility for remote working. Working onsite a minimum of 2-3 days per week is required. Remote working norms will be clarified during the interview process. + Ability to travel 1-2 times / year. **Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities:** + Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) and/or ASCP Diplomate in Laboratory Management (DLM) certification highly desirable. + A minimum of two years’ experience in histology laboratory management, preferably in a GLP environment and at least five years' experience in a GLP laboratory preferable. **Eligibility Requirements** 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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.