Antibody Discovery Co-Op

Description

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

• 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:

• 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
  
  
  

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 $20 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

Our Company

At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective. Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com