Spring Co-Op, Oncology Research

BioCT Innovation Commons; 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 group within the Oncology Research department at Ridgefield CT. You will contribute to in vitro cancer immunology work, developing immune suppression assays and translational platforms for evaluating novel therapeutics.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional teams and a collaborative environment. Qualified candidates are graduate students in immunology/oncology with hands-on in vitro assay experience (FACS/ELISA) and a

Qualifications

• Must be a current Master's or Ph.D degree student in good academic standing.
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university for the duration of the co-op.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 preferred.
• Major or minor in immunology, oncology, or cell biology.
• Graduate/advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credits.

Responsibilities

• Developing and refining tumor tissue dissociation protocols.
• Developing tumor microenvironment-mimetic immune suppression assays.
• Establishing and optimizing tumor cell killing assays.

Skills

Immunology

Oncology

Cell biology

Cell culture

FACS

ELISA

Immune cell isolation

CRISPR validation

Tumor cell killing assays

Problem solving

Scientific writing

Record keeping

Oral communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD student

Job description

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Spring Co-Op candidate to join the Immune Regulation team within the Oncology Research department located at our Ridgefield CT facility.

As an Immune Regulation Co-Op, you will collaborate with scientists on in vitro experiments in the field of cancer immunology. The tumor microenvironment (TME) contains a complex network of suppressive immune and stromal cells, soluble mediators, and metabolic constraints that collectively inhibit anti-tumor immunity. In vitro immune assays are useful for evaluating immune cell activation, they often fail to recapitulate the suppressive conditions present within solid tumors. This co-op project aims to develop and establish functional immune suppression assays that mimic key components of the TME. These assays will provide translational platforms for evaluating novel immunomodulatory therapeutics and identifying mechanisms that restore anti-tumor immune function.

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

• Developing and refining tumor tissue dissociation protocols
• Developing tumor microenvironment-mimetic immune suppression assays
• Establishing and optimizing tumor cell killing assays

Requirements

• Must be a current Master's or Ph.D 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: immunology, oncology, cell biology.
• 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.

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate of $24.00/hr - $33.00/hr. 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.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Strong scientific understanding and interest in one or more of the following: immunology, oncology, and cell biology
• Previous experience in cell line or primary cell culture is required, preferably cancer cells, T cells and/or myeloid cells
• Hands-on skills in relevant in vitro assay (FACS, ELISA/MSD, and/or immune cell isolation)
• CRISPR validation and experience in vitro system setup such as tumor cell killing assays is a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team
• Strong writing, excellent record keeping and oral communication skills
• Must enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary, inquisitive, open-minded and collaborative environment
• Additional skills and interests that demonstrate soft skills are highly encouraged