What are the responsibilities and job description for the Antibody Discovery Co-Op position at BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?
Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Co-Op to join our Biotherapeutics Department located at our Fort Worth, TX facility. The Antibody Discovery Co-Op will be instrumental in learning and working in a lab that does antibody discovery using yeast display to target cancer-specific peptide-HLA complexes. The ideal candidate will also have the opportunity to learn about the drug discovery process and interact with global teams at Boehringer-Ingelheim
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, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Generate media and buffers necessary for yeast growth, cell staining, inclusion body purification, and antigen production
- Grow and stain yeast displaying antibody fragments
- Grow bacteria for inclusion body purification
- Build yeast display libraries
- Assist scientists in the lab
Requirements
- 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
- Prior lab experience
- Experience in molecular biology, including PCR, is preferred
- Highly motivated and willing to learn
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
- Good communication skills
- Willing to spend majority of time in the lab
- 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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