About the role#
Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an intern to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery department in Ridgefield, Connecticut. You will work on an antibody engineering platform created to speed up multispecific antibody format evaluation. The project involves building a workflow for rapid conversion between antibody formats through hinge engineering and protease-mediated cleavage. You will gain hands-on experience in antibody engineering, protein expression, and biophysical characterization while working with a team of scientists.
What you'll do#
- Design and generate antibody variants using molecular biology techniques.
- Express recombinant antibodies using transient mammalian expression systems.
- Purify antibody molecules using standard protein purification methods.
- Characterize protein expression, yield, purity, and product quality.
- Document findings and share results through presentations and written summaries.
- Collaborate with scientists across the Biotherapeutics Discovery department.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university as a graduate or advanced degree student.
- Major or minor in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred.
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours for undergraduates or 9 credit hours for graduate students.
- A basic understanding of molecular biology, protein biochemistry, or antibody engineering.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Prior laboratory experience with molecular cloning, mutagenesis, mammalian cell culture, or protein purification is preferred.
- Familiarity with antibody structure and function, along with experience analyzing biochemical or biophysical data, is preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Location & details#
- Location: Ridgefield, Connecticut.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour, depending on your degree program level.
- Benefits: Includes medical coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, and disability and life insurance.
About Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim develops pharmaceutical products for humans and animals. The company operates within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. It was founded in 1885 and maintains its headquarters in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany. The organization is privately held and employs over 10,000 people.
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