Endoparasite Biologist Intern

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an EndoParasite Biologist intern to join a cross-functional team of scientists and staff.

The role focuses on developing and conducting parasitology research, including parasite culturing and in vitro/in vivo work, data collection, analysis, and presenting findings in team meetings and an intern poster session. The internship targets undergraduate or master's students with a background in parasitology, immunology, or biology, and emphasizes laboratory

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Master's level in either parasitology, immunology, biology or a similar field.
• Experience with basic laboratory procedures and parasitology methods (courses or lab experience) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Parasite culturing, including both in vitro and in vivo aspects.
• In vitro screening and assay development/execution.
• Data capture in electronic database and statistical analysis.
• Literature reviewand hypothesis generation.
• Presenting research progress and results internally.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data handling

Education

Undergraduate or Master's level in parasitology/immunology/biology

Job description

Role Description:

EndoParasite Biologist

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Internship Summary:

The successful individual will work as part of a cross-functional team of scientists and staff at the Zoetis Kalamazoo facilities to develop and conduct parasitology research, primarily focused on endoparasites. Responsibilities will include culturing nematodes and optimizing in vitro assays. The intern will contribute to experimental design, data collection, and analysis, and will present findings internally through team meetings and an intern poster session.

Internship Job Duties:

• Parasite culturing, including both in vitro and in vivo aspects.
• In vitro screening and assay development/execution.
• Data capture in electronic database and statistical analysis.
• Literature reviewand hypothesis generation.
• Presenting research progress and results internally.

Internship Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Master's level in either parasitology, immunology, biology or a similar field.
• Experience with basic laboratory procedures and parasitology methods (courses or lab experience) is preferred.

Hourly Pay Rates:

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):

Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour

Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour

Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour

Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour

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Equal Opportunity and Eligibility

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system.

Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.