Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine Summer Intern to join our Animal Resources – Nonclinical Drug Safety department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. As an Intern, you will engage with the many aspects of an animal care and use program, including clinical and preventative medicine, study support and pathology, training, regulations, and administration, in both GLP and non-GLP environments.

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 ouremployees.

Duties & Responsibilities Participate in the provision of clinical, surgical, & preventative medical care to various animal species, including non-human primatesParticipate in acclimation, positive reinforcement, and training techniques for various animal speciesEngage in training activities for animal handlersShadow GLP and non-GLP study support activitiesExpand knowledge in husbandry, biology, and diseases of relevant speciesComplete a mentored, hypothesis-driven research project for formal presentation at the conclusion of the internship periodRequirements Must be Professional Student, enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary college 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) preferredMajor or minor in related field of internshipUndergraduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours at current college or universityGraduate and Advanced Degree students must have completed at least 9 credit hours at current college or university

Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Completion of at least one year of didactic training at an AVMA-accredited veterinary collegePrevious experience working with animals in a research settingBasic understanding of the scientific methodAbility to work independentlyCompensation 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