Antigen Production Unit Co-Op

Boehringer Ingelheim; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a talented Co-Op to join our Antigen Production Unit III at the St. Joseph, Gene Field facility.

You will gain practical experience in bacterial fermentation operations for biologics, exposing you to the early steps of vaccine production for animals. As an employee, you will contribute to discovery, development and delivery, with opportunities to collaborate internationally and benefit from competitive compensation and programs that support health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate, graduate, or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow schedules, procedures, and documents in a GMP environment
• Perform aseptic processes, fully gowned in a clean room environment
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment
• Complete aseptic gowning successfully and the ASTA program successfully
• Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages

Skills

GMP environment

Aseptic processing

Equipment troubleshooting

Gowning/ASTA program

Calculations & conversions

Education

Current undergraduate/graduate student

GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale) preferred

12 credit hours (ugrad)

9 credit hours (grad)

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Co-Op to join our Antigen Production Unit III department located at our St. Joseph, Gene Field facility. As a Co-Op, you will get practical experience in bacterial fermentation operations in the manufacturing of high-quality biological products. Students will be exposed to real-life bacterial and cell production showing them the beginning of the vaccine production process for animals.

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, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Co-Op to join our Antigen Production Unit III department located at our St. Joseph, Gene Field facility. As a Co-Op, you will get practical experience in bacterial fermentation operations in the manufacturing of high-quality biological products. Students will be exposed to real-life bacterial and cell production showing them the beginning of the vaccine production process for animals.

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, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and follow schedules, procedures, and documents in a GMP environment
• Perform aseptic processes, fully gowned in a clean room environment
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment
• Complete aseptic gowning successfully and the ASTA program successfully
• Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student 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
• 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

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

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Proficient reading, comprehension, and application skills toward a diverse set of complicated tasks
• Ability to create useful spreadsheets for capturing and filtering large amounts of data
• Readily adheres to deadlines and is well organized
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Ability to perform calculations and read and follow procedures

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long‑term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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