Zoetis Molecular Microbiology/Bacterial Gene Editing Internship
Zoetis Molecular Microbiology/Bacterial Gene Editing Internship. 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.
Molecular Microbiology/Bacterial Gene Editing Intern
Location: Kalamazoo – Downtown Portage Street
Req ID: JR00009246
Internship Summary:
This summer intern will assist in the molecular construction of the recombinant plasmid-based tools for gene editing. Genetic modifications of the bacterial pathogen will be carried out followed by screening potential gene deleted vaccine candidates.
Internship Job Duties:
- Assist in bacterial growth media preparation
- Growth of bacterial pathogens
- The molecular construction of recombinant plasmids
- Transform bacterial cells with the genetic material.
- Perform PCR/qPCR.
- DNA/protein sequence analysis.
Internship Qualifications:
- BS, MS or Ph.D. student with molecular biology/ microbiology or related fields
- Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques.
- Experience with bacterial culture.
- Interested in bacterial genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics.
- 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 skill
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.
