"The point is to show enthusiasm and a real interest in the company and the position. That is very much appreciated by Boehringer Ingelheim."

Michelle Duggan, Lab technician, Research & Development

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Although I have only been working for Boehringer Ingelheim for a few months – I started in September 2014 as a lab technician – my relationship with the company goes back to 2010, where I did an industrial placement year in the oncology department. At that time I was still building up my practical skills, and that opportunity allowed me to participate in research projects as well as to learn a lot.

My functional area

As I have mentioned, I work in oncology research. I really do enjoy my job. We perform many different tasks, such as experiment planning, devising experimental protocols, as well as the analysis and presentation of results.

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My way to Boehringer Ingelheim

I returned to my University in the UK for my final year of studying molecular biology, where I specialised in molecular genetics and oncology.

When I finished my studies, I moved to Austria where I spent two years employed as a laboratory technician, working in the field of oncology. I was able to apply the knowledge and skills that I had learned in my previous laboratories.

My typical working day at Boehringer Ingelheim

The following schedule can vary depending on the experiments carried out. Some days, planning takes more time than analysis or presentation. And I always find time to read reports and prepare statistics.

My typical day of work at Boehringer Ingelheim

8:00 am

I start working at eight and the first thing I do is take care of the lamina flow. This means that I turn it on and disinfect it every day, removing any materials that need thawing.

8:15 am

After that, I have a cup of coffee while planning my day or week. It isn´t long before I start with experimental assays, cell culture etc.

11:30 am

I have lunch with my colleagues.

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

After lunch, it’s time to analyse data, speak to my lab leader about the tests, and discuss our next steps.

14:30 PM - 17:30 PM

The rest of the afternoon is dedicated to finishing some experiments and getting things ready for the next day.

My advice for you:

So that would be my biggest advice: to be passionate, to be excited and to never be afraid to ask a lot of questions about the science I’ve been very lucky that essentially I have my dream job. I’m in science, I’ve worked with people I’m compatible with who I learn from, and I’m working with state-of-the-art technology. Who could complain about that?!

That’s why I work for Boehringer Ingelheim

Having worked in different places, I can say that Boehringer Ingelheim is a fantastic place to work, especially in my research field: oncology. Cancer is a disease affecting millions of people and I’m proud to participate in projects that aim to improve techniques and medicines to fight against it. Boehringer Ingelheim offers me this opportunity.

Furthermore, Boehringer Ingelheim is a pleasant place to work, not just because of the friendly atmosphere, but also due to the interaction and communication between different lab groups. It makes me feel that we are all a community working towards the same goals.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

If you ask me why I chose this company, it’s very simple: the atmosphere is great and, as an employee, I feel valued and part of the successes of the company. I couldn’t be happier about the chance I got to come back to the company.

"It was important to me to work for a family-run company."

Dietrich Mannes, Laboratory Manager, Research & Development

"I just fell in love with this place – even on the first day when I came for my interview, just driving up to the premises."

Dr. Annelies Verbeek, Director of Medical Affairs, Research & Development

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