Immunology and Respiratory Co-Op

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Co-Op to join our Immunology and Respiratory department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. As a Co-Op, you will develop and validate cellular in vitro assays and screen antibodies for biological activity.

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, 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

• Conduct cellular based in vitro assays and antibody screening using human primary cells and cell lines.
• Work in a fast-paced collaborative research environment.
• Perform data analysis and communicate results in meetings.
• Formulate scientific hypothesis and interpret results.
• Keep accurate notebook and experimentation records

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
• Student must be enrolled at a college or university for the duration of the internship.
• 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
• 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.

Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of basic cell biology and preferably immunology.
• Experience with immunology and molecular biology techniques (preferred skills include tissue culture, imaging, western blotting, flow cytometry, ELISA and RT PCR).
• Ability to analyze data generated during experiments.
• Experience conducting small research projects.
• Highly motivated, ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate of $20.00 - $33.00 USD/hr. commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

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.