Job Description

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 several 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.

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Intern to join our Chemical Development department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. As an Intern, you will work in an organic synthesis laboratory and gain hands-on experience in process chemistry. Research for the intern will focus on developing the process of a catalytic reaction and its optimization of reaction conditions. You will have the opportunity to gain a broad perspective on process development in a pharmaceutical industry setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

•    Learn industry lab and spectroscopic techniques
•    Perform scientific experiments in organic chemistry and catalysis with a predefined goal
•    Complete tasks in a safe and compliant manner
•    Perform literature search as necessary
•    Maintain proper records of experiments in a notebook
•    Present research results in both oral and written formats

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 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.
• Graduate and advanced degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university.

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 / hour commensurate to the level of degree program in which an applicant is actively enrolled. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

•    A graduate student who has completed at least 2 years of studies in organic chemistry (3rd year graduate student or later)
•    Hands-on research experience in organic chemistry or organometallic chemistry
•    Ability to think critically about experimental results and use that information to conduct further experiments
•    Significant interest in learning about process chemistry
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths – and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after – as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations.