Oncology Immune Regulation Spring Co-Op
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, with a focus on enhancing inflammation within the tumor microenvironment and promoting tumor cell killing. Your primary project will involve developing and optimizing functional assays: 1) to measure shedding dynamics of a soluble antigen targeted by therapeutic antibodies in samples from cancer patients versus healthy donors, and 2) to investigate the internalization behavior of antibody-receptor complexes in immune cells to inform optimal therapeutic design.
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 our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and optimize in vitro functional assays using primary human immune cells
• Analyze, interpret, and report the data obtained from experiments
• Complies with applicable regulations; maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
Requirements
- Must be a current 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: Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology.
- Graduate and advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university.
Desired Experience, Skills, 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)
• Experience in vitro system setup is a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team
• Excellent record keeping
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Must enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment
• Additional skills and interests that demonstrate soft skills are highly encouraged
• Inquisitive, open-minded
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 $20.00 - 33.00 USD / hr. commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here.