Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics - Co-op

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Spring Co-Op to join our Bioanalytical Sciences group in our Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The Bioanalytical Sciences group conducts routine and non-routine assessments of drug concentration measurement (PK) and anti-drug antibody (ADA) analysis of protein-based drugs using both customary and state of the art platforms, and manages nonclinical and clinical PK and ADA bioanalytical work at CROs. The main focus of this Co-Op role will involve the use of microflow liquid chromatography to investigate ways to improve bioanalytical PK assay throughput and sensitivity.

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 ouremployees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Propose, gain support for, and implement new ideas and technologies for improved PK assay development.

• Investigate and implement the expanded use of microflow liquid chromatography for improved assay sensitivity.

• Effectively communicate and defend own work, orally and in writing.

• Perform literature searches, attend scientific meetings, and keep abreast of literature in own field; author posters and manuscripts and provide presentations at external conferences.

Requirements

• Must be a current graduate or advanced degree student in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field and in good academic standing.

• Student must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the co-op.

• 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 co-op.

• Graduate and advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university.

• Experience / knowledge of GLP/GCP environment developing, troubleshooting, and validating (according to regulatory requirements) immunoaffinity LCMS workflows for therapeutic proteins including mAbs, ADCs, and bispecifics is highly desirable.

• Experience with mass spectrometry is required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to draft technical reports, presentations, posters, and manuscripts.

• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment to solve problems.

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 $24.00 - $33.00 USD / hour commensurate with the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/careers/explore-our-company/our-total-rewards) .

JOB ID

37557

Job function

Development

Career level

Student roles & Internships

Organization

BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Working time

Full-Time

Job flexibility

On-Site

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law