**Description** Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a talented and innovative Molecular Parasitology Intern to join our department located at our Athens, GA facility. As an Intern, you will: + Work closely with scientists and project teams to prioritize assay development that provides solutions for ongoing projects + You will play a hands-on role in driving drug discovery efforts by employing molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques to interrogate parasite biology. + Throughout the course of your work, you will have exposure to multiple functions within Research and Development in animal health. 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** + Develop molecular, cellular and biochemical assays to interrogate parasite biology + Participate in research team meetings to present and evaluate data + Work closely with scientists and project teams to prioritize assay development that provides solutions for ongoing projects + Contribute intellectual input into innovative drug discovery efforts for veterinary parasite **Requirements** + Must be an 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 **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 **Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities** + Experience with basic molecular biology laboratory skills + Willing to work with ectoparasites and/or insects All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.