Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative intern to join our material and analytical science department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. As an intern, you will work on polymorph screening on Boehringer Ingelheim developed pharmaceutical compounds using a variety of methodologies.

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 Ingelheims high regard for ouremployees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and perform polymorph screen lab experiments.
Evaluate various polymorph screen methodologies.
Characterize and identify the novel solid form(s) from polymorph screen if observed.
Comply with all applicable regulations and ensure that work performed in a safe and compliant manner.

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

Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience in solid state chemistry, including polymorphism, co-crystals and salts.
Knowledge in solid state characterization techniques.
Knowledge in thermodynamics pertaining to solid-liquid equilibria.

Compensation Data

This position offers an hourly rate of $20.00 - $33.00 USD / 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