Job Description

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate of $24.00 - $33.00 USD / hour commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Co-Op to join our Biotherapeutics Discovery department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The Antibody Engineering Co-Op will be instrumental in driving the development, optimization, and miniaturization of established experimental protocols within our laboratory. This position is laboratory-based and requires a strong adherence to the scientific method. The Co-Op will employ an array of bioprocessing techniques and automation tools to establish, validate, and refine procedures. Key responsibilities include planning and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with team members to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the protocols.

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 ouremployees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and miniaturize laboratory techniques to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct robust validation of new and existing experimental procedures to ensure reliability and reproducibility.
• Generate innovative insights into procedures to drive scientific investigations.
• Communicate and document finding effectively.

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
• Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the internship/co-op
• Overall cumulative minimum GPA from last completed quarter/semester 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) preferred.
• Major or minor in related field of internship/co-op
• Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at current college or university.
• Graduate and advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university.

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.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Experienced in the scientific method and conducting independent experiments in the laboratory.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, including aseptic technique, routine maintenance, and passaging of cell lines.
• Exposure to protein purification techniques, such as affinity-based purification workflows.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.