Spring Co-Op Vaccine Production

Boehringer Ingelheim; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an Intern to join the Vaccine Production department at the St. Joseph, MO facility. You will work on projects involving manufactured biological products and gain insight into vaccine production processes for animal health.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and production teams, conduct process mapping, time studies, and data analysis to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data accurately.
• Ability to perform process mapping, time studies, and identify operational bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed process mapping of antigen production workflows to document current-state operations and material/process flow.
• Perform time and motion studies to evaluate process performance, labor utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process mapping

Time studies

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Pursuing relevant degree (Undergraduate/Graduate)

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our Vaccine Production department located at our St. Joseph, MO facility. During this co-op, you will work on projects on manufactured biological products (vaccine, proteins, antibodies, etc.). The candidate will gain exposure and knowledge about the manufacturing processes for animal health.

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 Intern to join our Vaccine Production department located at our St. Joseph, MO facility. During this co-op, you will work on projects on manufactured biological products (vaccine, proteins, antibodies, etc.). The candidate will gain exposure and knowledge about the manufacturing processes for animal health.

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

• Conduct detailed process mapping of antigen production workflows to document current-state operations and material/process flow
• Perform time and motion studies to evaluate process performance, labor utilization, and operational efficiency
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, rate-limiting steps, and opportunities for improvement. Assess both people-related and process-related constraints impacting throughput, cycle time, and overall production efficiency
• Collaborate with manufacturing, technical operations, and production personnel to validate observations and improvement opportunities. Communicate findings and recommendations to production and leadership teams
• Develop scalable methodologies and analytical tools that can be applied to additional production spaces to ensure appropriate staffing levels, operational efficiencies, and capacity utilization. The analysis will be transferable to other production areas
• Always operate in a compliant manner with respect to documentation guidelines and current SOP’s related to experimentation, reporting data, and training. Proactively complete all training for BI, site, department, and functional training

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 internship/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 internship/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

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data accurately
• Ability to perform process mapping, time studies, and identify operational bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
• Effective organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn manufacturing processes, continuous improvement principles, and data‑driven decision making

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