Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry - Protein Analysis - Intern

About the position

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join the Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics department in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The role involves working with scientists to develop advanced techniques for protein bioanalysis using LC/MS systems, primarily focusing on immunocapture-LC/MS protein analysis. Interns will contribute to the discovery and development of products, gaining valuable experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate state-of-the-art LC/MS and HRMS systems.
• Optimize sample preparation workflow for LC/MS quantitation.
• Develop Immunocapture-LC/MS method for analysis of proteins.
• Develop method and enrich and isolate protein from biological fluids.
• Process and report data and experimental results.

Requirements

• Must be a current graduate or advanced degree student in good academic standing.
• Student must be enrolled at a college or university for the duration of the internship.
• 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 or university.
• Graduate and Advanced Degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred degree level: Ph.D. student
• Preferred major: Chemistry/Biochemistry
• Relevant courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and good laboratory training in analytical chemistry and protein analysis.
• Experience with LC and LC/MS for quantitative and qualitative work is a must; HDX experience is desirable but not required.
• Ability to work in the laboratory independently, prepare reagents, pipet solutions quantitatively, and learn to operate computerized laboratory instrumentation is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs
• Opportunity for international collaboration
• Support for a healthy working environment
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Mobility and networking opportunities
• Work-life balance support