Drug Development - Proteins Fall Co-Op

BioChemistry Protein Conjugates

Ridgefield, CT

Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics

Relocation Stipend Eligible

Who We Are:

At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.

Responsibilities:
• Learn experimental bioconjugation chemistry for highly precise conjugation of proteins including conjugation, purification, and characterization techniques.
• Perform literature research to support current methods and protocols.
• Summarize project results and conclusions in internal report and/or external poster/publication.
• Present project results and conclusions to the reagent team and other DMPK groups.

Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry is required
• Previous experience in protein expression/purification is highly preferred
• UV-VIS experience is preferred
• Previous experience in protein conjugation is preferred
• Previous experience in characterization of proteins preferred
• AKTA (or Biorad systems) experience preferred
• Data analysis experience preferred

Requirements:

• Must be a Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in good academic standing.
• Must have completed 12 credit hours within a related major and/or other related coursework.
• Overall, cumulative GPA (from last completed quarter) must be at least 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) or better (No rounding up).
• Major must be related to the field of internship-Science, Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Strong ability to multi-task and willingness to work effectively in highly collaborative and diverse environment

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.

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