Description

　　Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our Development Operations, Cell Culture department located at our Fremont facility. As an Intern, you will learn about cell culture processes from thaw to production, maintain CHO cell cultures, analyze data, and enhance your organization, collaboration, and multitasking soft skills.

　　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

　　Report to diverse team of scientists and engineers.

　　Gain real world industrial experience in process development areas in cell culture (including but not limited to maintenance of mammalian cell cultures from thaw to harvest, operation of bioreactors using fed-batch method, data analysis, etc.)

　　Gain exposure to core techniques for successful independent research projects (including but not limited to literature research, novel high throughput instruments and presentation skills).

　　Applies academic and other experiential knowledge and skills to complete assigned work with supervision.

　　Understands and applies basic scientific, math or other business principles with guidance.

　　Effectively interprets, assesses, and communicates data in the area assigned.

　　Complies with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, performing all work in a safe manner.

　　Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.

　　Requirements

　　Requirements:

　　Must be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student in biochemical engineering, bioengineering, chemical engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or related fields, 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:

　　Expertise in sterile fermentation techniques, preferably mammalian cell culture

　　Strong chemistry, engineering and/or molecular biology skills are ideal

　　Experience with CHO cells and/or with bioreactors is a plus.

　　Good written and oral communication skills

　　Ability to work in a team environment

　　Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

　　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.

　　Want to learn more? Visit boehringer-ingelheim.com and join us in our effort to make more health.

　　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.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.