Spring Co-Op, Functional Genomics & Sequencing (Ridgefield, CT, United States, Connecticut) chez None

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Co-Op to join our Functional Genomics and Sequencing Lab (FGSL) department located at our Ridgefield, Connecticut facility. As a Co-Op, you will learn and contribute to projects related to functional genomics and sequencing, including hands-on applications of CRISPR gene editing, transcriptomics, and epigenomics studies..

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

• Grow immortalized or primary cell lines
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA isolation
• Perform polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and real-time PCR
• Execute CRISPR-based gene editing experiments (e.g., guide RNA design, transfection and validation)
• Prepare sequencing libraries
• Perform data analysis and quality control assessments

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate, graduate or advanced degree student in good academicstanding.
• Student must be enrolled at a college or university for the duration of theinternship.
• 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
• Undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at current college oruniversity.
• Graduate and advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university.

Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Completed coursework in Biology, especially Molecular Biology and Biochemistry 
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation as well as tissue culture techniques
• Relevant courses or hands-on experience with transcriptomics or epigenomics studies
• Deep understanding of next-generation sequencing
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic, ability to think creatively, and enjoyment of problem solving 

Compensation: 

This position offers an hourly rate of $20.00/hr to $33.00/hr commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here.  

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