**Description** This position is onsite in Fulton, MO, near the Columbia, MO area The Scientist III, Bioanalysis is responsible for initiating, developing and performing assays leading to the determination of drug and metabolites in complex biological or environmental matrices. This may include but not limited to residue analysis for pharmacokinetic, metabolism, human food safety, efficacy and safety studies to support the development of new products and the maintenance of existing products. Plans and carries out laboratory tasks and studies as part of larger or more complex research projects, applying sound basic skills including the good laboratory practices, data recording, analysis, evaluation and interpretation of experimental data. Contributes to project and task force teams and functions as Investigator or Principal Investigator for BIAH studies with limited supervision. Responsible for the generation and interpretation of scientific data leading to a better understanding of the pharmacological activity and safety profile of the active substances and for product registrations. 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** + Serves as Investigator or Principal Investigator with limited supervision to assist in developing protocols and to execute protocols. With limited supervision, modify existing residue methods using new techniques as appropriate. Contributes to experimental design, project planning and innovation. + Performs routine or specialized plasma tissue and residue analysis to determine compounds in edible tissues, biological fluids or environmental matrices using established methods in compliance with established plans and regulatory requirements. Assays may require the ability to follow both written and oral instructions. Understands and complies with Safety Policies, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Standard Operating Procedures and other Company policies and procedures. + Operates and maintains MS instrumentation and HPLC equipment in a validated state. Troubleshoots apparatus and obtains appropriate service for repair when required. Assembles or sets up equipment as needed. Works with radioactive materials as needed. + Performing method demonstration for regulatory agency and participate in method trials. + Records, evaluates, interprets and reviews technical data with limited supervision in compliance with regulatory requirements and prepares data for inclusion in project reports. Prepares reports and memos with limited guidance. Drafts detailed method descriptions to be followed by other chemists or contract laboratories. Writes periodic progress reports. May prepare and review drafts of SOPs and regulatory documents or reports. Conduct 2nd chemist check of the data and reports. + Interacts well with other personnel within and outside the Company to facilitate completion of assignments. Maintains, develops and improves technical skills and knowledge through appropriate training. Has the ability to work effectively in teams and is able to shift priorities and projects as Company needs change. + Support, encourage other colleagues, on best practices for study execution with flawless speed and compliance. Acts as a professional & collaborative team member demonstrating, accountability and alignment within the global bioanalytical team and with all stakeholders. Cooperates with site personnel, study directors and core team members. + Ensures a safe working environment in the laboratory and office according to HSE practices, including compliance with site radiation safety policies. Ensures compliance in the area of GLPs with VICH. **Requirements** + BS or MS from an accredited institution with significant experience. + With or without pharmaceutical R&D experience. + Greater than six (>6) years of hands-on experience with method development, validation and sample analysis. + Knowledge of chemistry and related fields contributing to an understanding of the basic principles of chromatography, mass spectroscopy and sample extraction methods. + Able to effectively work in an international and cross-functional matrix environment. + Knowledge of GLP and regulatory compliance. + Experience with planning, conducting and reporting bioanalytical studies. + Good communication skills, both verbal and written. + Maintains working knowledge of chemical techniques and quantification as a bench scientist. + Capable of performing chromatographic separations with complex instruments (HPLC, LC/MS/MS). + Skilled in the use of computers for calculations, word processing, instrument operations and other tasks. + Possesses a customer service orientation, delivering results and executing in a fast and focused manner. + Accepts accountability and ownership. + Proven track record of accountability. + Exhibits integrity and trust. + English: Fluent (read, write and speak). **GI_US925** 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.