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 Fall Co-Op to join our Nonclinical Pharmacokinetics team in the Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The nonclinical PK group conducts investigative studies to characterize pharmacokinetics (PK) and immunogenicity for all viral vector Boehringer pipeline products (including oncolytic viruses, cancer vaccines, and gene therapies) as well as provides bioanalytical assay support throughout the product development lifecycle. As a Co-Op, you will conduct an independent research project and utilize cutting-edge analytical tools to contribute to our understanding of novel virotherapy platforms.

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

• Under guidance of a mentor, conduct an independent research project focused on support of our viral vector-based therapies
• Design/develop/perform innovative PCR-based investigations that inform on viral kinetics using samples from in vitro and in vivo studies
• Communicate experimental data and project progress to fellow scientists and multidisciplinary project teams in the form of written reports and presentations. Potential opportunity to contribute to publications.
• Comply with applicable regulations, perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, and maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and corporate policies.

Requirements

• Must be a current graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
• Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the 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 co-op.
• 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

• Desirable to have previous experience in a cell/molecular biology or virology lab and hands-on experience with core laboratory techniques, including such assays as: PCR, RT-qPCR cell, culture, RNA/DNA extraction.
• Proficiency with computers and data analysis software is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment