**Description** Employee assigned to QC Microbiology. Performs duties under limited supervision and according to standard operating procedures. Technical and Quality lead for non-routine studies, method verifications and technical assessments. Responsible for quality and compliance activities including new test methods, specs, plans, reports, forms, SOPs, etc. Group representative on equipment qualifications for new and novel technology. Team lead responsible for the quality risk assessment, onboarding, qualification and implementation of non-routine, new equipment validation. Identifies and implements novel improvements and new ways of thinking toward lab processes and compliance activities. Cross functional project team lead responsible for complex QC related compliance deliverables throughout the entire Quality System (deviations, investigations, OOX, CAPAs, and change controls). Serves as a QC subject matter expert (SME) representing the department during audits for critical processes with impact across multiple functional areas in the QC department. Represents team on global team initiatives and external facing client teams. Project leader of non-routine, new initiatives with local cross functional impact. Establishes training curricula and train others as a SME. Establishes timelines, sets goals and implements strategy for site wide QC projects.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 several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. **Duties & Responsibilities** + Technical and Quality lead for non-routine, new method verifications and technical assessments. Group representative on equipment qualifications for new and novel technology. Team lead responsible for the quality risk assessment, onboarding, qualification and implementation of non-routine, new method equipment validation. + Identifies and implements novel improvements and new ways of thinking toward lab processes and compliance activities. Responsible for quality and compliance activities including new test methods, specs, plans, reports, forms, SOPs, etc. Cross functional project team lead responsible for complex QC related compliance deliverables throughout the entire Quality System (deviations, investigations, OOS and CAPAs and change controls) with impact across multiple functional areas in the QC department. Serves as a QC subject matter expert (SME) representing the department during audits for critical processes with impact across multiple functional areas in the QC department. + Documents work according to cGMP and cGDP. + Adheres to established regulations and follows cGMP established by site. + Reports abnormalities and deviations in a timely and accurate manner. + Adheres to safety standards and identifies unsafe situations / habits and escalates appropriately. + Represents team on global team initiatives and external facing client teams. Project leader of non-routine, new initiatives with local cross functional impact. Establishes timelines, sets goals and implements strategy for site wide QC projects. + Maintains own training within compliance and trains other technicians and associates on operations upon completion of trainer qualification. Conducts group trainings on complex topics and scientific principles as needed. Establishes training curricula and train others as a SME. Implements new training procedures and drives continuous improvement. Improves cross training and coaches others. **Requirements** + Bachelors degree in a science or engineering related field. + Masters degree or PhD (preferred)in a science or engineering related field. + BS/BA with 6 yrs work experience in analytical testing in a GMP regulated industry. + Masters degree with 4 yrs work experience in analytical testing in a GMP regulated industry. + PhD with 2 years of work experience in analytical testing in a GMP regulated industry (or equivalent). + Subject matter expert in performing analytical methodologies within different scientific principles relevant to Biopharmaceutical manufacturing. + Ability to concentrate on detail-oriented work in a complex technical setup with a Quality and Right the first time mindset. + Proven experience with technical review, analysis and interpretation of scientific data + Track record of troubleshooting and applying the scientific method to solve technical problems + Experience with computer-based systems and ideally experience with process control systems + Previous experience authoring SOPs, methods, and/or work instructions. + Skills in Quality Systems (CAPA, CC, Deviations, OOX, etc.) + Ability to work as part of a high performing team and collaborate effectively with staff. + Ability to interact with auditors and regulators, clearly understand subject matter and concisely communicate within areas of subject matter expertise. + Proven capability to independently solve complex technical problems. + Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional projects of moderate complexity. + Proven track record to mentor, train and lead others within discipline. + Experience providing oral and poster presentations on complex technical problems to other scientific experts. **Compensation Data** This position offers a base salary typically between (72,000) and (152,000).  There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and or skills.  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.us/sites/us/files/files/2021-bi-benefits-overview.pdf) 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.