Description:
Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our R&D BioProcess Development department located at our Athens, Georgia facility. As an Intern, you will have an opportunity to learn techniques used in research and development of vaccine candidates in the R&D pipeline.
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:
· Propagate and maintain established cell lines for viral cultures
· Support fermentation process development
· Exposure to benchtop bioreactor operation, downstream and formulation processes
· Learn applicable process analytical tools (PAT) relevant to vaccine development
· Work in a R&D lab/team environment under the leadership of a Scientist
· Train on the equipment, methods and procedures (including HSE and Biosafety) relevant to the summer project
Requirements:
Must be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in good academic standing.
Must have completed 12 credit hours within a related major and/or other related coursework.
Overall, cumulative GPA (from last completed quarter) must be at least 3.000 (on 4.0 scale) or better (No rounding up).
Major must be related to the field of internship.
Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:
· Experience in bioengineering/bioprocessing or microbiology applications
· Technical ability to assist in the execution of routine procedures and experiments
· Ability to operate the instrumentation / equipment associated with a bioprocess lab
· Proficient computer skills in MS® Word, Excel, and ability to learn basic instrumentation software
· Traits: Attention to detail, organization and accuracy
· Comfortable working in a highly interactive and dynamic team setting
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
Who We Are:
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture. Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth.
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Boehringer Ingelheim, including Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim USA, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Puerto Rico LLC and Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; physical or psychiatric disability; veteran or military status; domestic violence victim status; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.