Biotech Lab Automation & Magnetic Bead Purification Co-Op

our future Intern; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Spring Co-Op in the Biotherapeutics Discovery department at the Ridgefield, CT facility. The Lead Optimization and Format Engineering Co-Op will drive evaluation, optimization, and miniaturization of purification protocols using automation tools, with a laboratory-based role emphasizing scientific rigor.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, data analysis, and collaboration to ensure accurate and efficient protocols while contributing to discovery and

Qualifications

• 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.
• GPA 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Major or minor in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related life science field.

Responsibilities

• Antibody purification and plasmid DNA purification to improve yield, purity, scalability, and automation compatibility.
• Conduct robust validation of new and existing experimental procedures.
• Generate insights to drive scientific investigations.
• Communicate and document findings effectively.

Skills

Scientific method

Mammalian cell culture

Purification techniques

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student status

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Spring Co-Op in the Biotherapeutics Discovery department at the Ridgefield, CT facility. The Lead Optimization and Format Engineering Co-Op will drive evaluation, optimization, and miniaturization of purification protocols using automation tools, with a laboratory-based role emphasizing scientific rigor.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, data analysis, and collaboration to ensure accurate and efficient protocols while contributing to discovery and