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Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our NBE PK group in the Drug Discovery Sciences Department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. As an Intern, you will work under the supervision of an experienced scientist and help design and implement custom bioanalytical assays to support exposure, target engagement, biomarker analysis and pharmacokinetic profiling for antibody-based therapeutics. The project scope includes but is not limited to developing and performing quantitative ligand binding assays (ELISA kits, MSD, Gyrolab, etc), analyzing and interpreting data.

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

• With supervision, help design and execute custom quantitative ligand binding assays, e.g., ELISA, MSD, Quanterix and/or Gyros to measure antibodies, protein therapeutics and biomarkers in biological matrices

• Troubleshoots effectively and solves scientific problems independently

• Effectively communicates presents project results and conclusions to the NBE PK group and other stakeholders

• Summarize project results and conclusions in internal report and/or external poster/publication

• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics

• Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies

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:

• Proficient in running ligand binding assays, e.g., ELISA kits, MSD, Quanterix and/or Gyros to measure antibodies and proteins in various matrices, analyzing and interpreting data

• Ability to use data analysis and graphing software, perform unit conversions and proficient Excel user

• High technical proficiency/attention to detail, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to evolving technologies

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in an interdisciplinary environment

• Degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, physiology, chemistry, pharmacy or related field

• Desirable: Familiarity with drug and biologic research and development process

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

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate of $24 to $33 commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/benefits-rewards)

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.