About the role#
This co-op position is based in the Biotherapeutics Discovery department at the Ridgefield, Connecticut facility. You will work on the evaluation, optimization, and miniaturization of purification protocols. This role is laboratory-based and requires a strong focus on the scientific method.
What you'll do#
- Plan and conduct experiments while analyzing the resulting data.
- Perform antibody and plasmid DNA purification to improve yield, purity, and scalability.
- Use bioprocessing techniques and automation tools to establish, validate, and refine lab procedures.
- Validate new and existing experimental procedures to ensure they are reliable and reproducible.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Document your findings and communicate them effectively to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program.
- Major or minor in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related life science field.
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours for undergraduates or 9 credit hours for graduate students.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is preferred.
- Experience with the scientific method and conducting independent lab experiments.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, including aseptic technique and passaging of cell lines.
- Exposure to protein and DNA purification techniques, specifically magnetic bead-based workflows.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and willing to complete a drug test and post-offer physical.
Location & details#
- Location: Ridgefield, Connecticut.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
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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