Zoetis Parasite Biologist/Molecular Parasitologist Intern Recruitment
Zoetis Parasite Biologist/Molecular Parasitologist Intern Recruitment. At Zoetis, the health and safety of our colleagues, contractors and interns is our top priority. We make decisions based on these guiding principles: Be Safe, Feel Safe, Feel Supported. As a Zoetis intern, you can expect Zoetis to abide by safety guidelines from the CDC, aligned with local guidance.
Parasite Biologist/Molecular Parasitologist Intern
Location: Kalamazoo – Downtown Portage Street
Req ID: JR00009246
Internship Summary:
The successful individual will work closely with scientists and staff at the Zoetis Kalamazoo facilities to develop and conduct parasitology research assisting in assays, study design, development, and validation. The individual may also conduct in vivo research and potentially molecular biology research. Lastly, the intern will present their work to others within the company at an internal poster session.
Internship Job Duties:
- Parasite and/or cell culture
- Potential for in vitro screening and cell function assays
- Data capture in an electronic database and statistical analysis
- Conducting molecular assays including but not limited to DNA/RNA preparation, PCR and sequencing
- Sequencing and bioinformatics analysis, including BLAST, gene annotation, pathway analysis
- Literature review
Internship Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a Master’s level or higher program in either parasitology, immunology, molecular biology or a similar field
- Experience with basic laboratory procedures and molecular methods (courses or lab experience) is preferred
- Experience handling companion animals is preferred
- Enrolled in a degree program during the Spring term preceding internship
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies and a 3.0 GPA or higher
- At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Successfully pass a background check and drug screen
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving & analytical skills.
Zoetis is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
