**Description** We are seeking a driven, energetic, results-oriented Scientist to join the In Vivo Sciences group of the Immunology and Respiratory Research Therapeutic Area in Ridgefield CT. This individual will be required to plan and perform _in vivo_ and _ex vivo_ studies to advance our innovative and novel research programs, aimed at improving the lives of patients suffering from inflammatory diseases. This position requires hands-on experience, strong rodent _in vivo_ technical skills, a passion for learning combined with a sense of creativity, attentional to detail, teamwork as well as strong communication and organizational skills. **Duties & Responsibilities** + Initiates and completes routine and non-routine experiments in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision + Ability to design experiments as well as analyze, interpret outcome of experiments and propose appropriate follow-up + Ability to troubleshoot, perform literature searches and extract relevant information from published protocols + Communicates own work orally and in writing and provides input for scientific reports + Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner and maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies **Requirements** + Experience in animal handling, routine routes of injection (i.v., i.p., s.c., i.m., p.o and i.t.), health monitoring, sample collection and tissue harvest. + Experience using a variety of standard laboratory techniques such as mammalian cell tissue culture, ELISA, cell/tissue processing methods, RT-qPCR, multi-colored flow cytometry (>4-color flow staining) and /or western blots + Experience with immunology in vivo models + Ability to learn new technology and concepts + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with FlowJo and GraphPrism softwares + Knowledge in programming language (R, Python, etc..) + Excellent written and verbal communication skills **Scientist II:** + Bachelors Degree with 3+ years experience in related scientific discipline or Masters Degree in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field **Scientist III:** + 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 **Compensation:**  This position, Scientist II, offers a base salary typically between $75,000.00 and $147,000.00.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here. (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards) **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.