Spring Cancer Immunology Research Co-Op

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Spring Co-Op in the Immune Regulation team within Oncology Research at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The role focuses on collaboration with scientists to develop in vitro immune assays that model the tumor microenvironment and support translational testing of immunomodulatory therapies.

Ideal candidates are graduate students in immunology, oncology, or cell biology with experience in cell culture, FACS, and related assays, eager to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Must be a current Master's or Ph.D degree student in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine tumor tissue dissociation protocols.
• Develop tumor microenvironment-mimetic immune suppression assays.
• Establish and optimize tumor cell killing assays.

Skills

Scientific understanding

In vitro assays

Troubleshooting

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Education

Current Master's or Ph.D student

GPA 3.0 or higher

Immunology/Oncology/Cell biology major or minor

9 credit hours completed (for grads)

Tools

FACS

ELISA/MSD

Cell culture

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Spring Co-Op in the Immune Regulation team within Oncology Research at our Ridgefield, CT facility. The role focuses on collaboration with scientists to develop in vitro immune assays that model the tumor microenvironment and support translational testing of immunomodulatory therapies.

Ideal candidates are graduate students in immunology, oncology, or cell biology with experience in cell culture, FACS, and related assays, eager to contribute to a