Endoparasite Biologist Intern Parasitology Research

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an intern to join a cross-functional team of scientists to develop parasitology research focused on endoparasites. Responsibilities include culturing nematodes, optimizing in vitro assays, contributing to experimental design, data collection, and analysis, and presenting findings in intern poster sessions.

Enrolled undergrad or master's in parasitology, immunology, biology or similar; basic lab experience preferred.

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 review and hypothesis generation.
• Presenting research progress and results internally.

Skills

Basic lab procedures

Education

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

Job description

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an intern to join a cross-functional team of scientists to develop parasitology research focused on endoparasites. Responsibilities include culturing nematodes, optimizing in vitro assays, contributing to experimental design, data collection, and analysis, and presenting findings in intern poster sessions.

Enrolled undergrad or master's in parasitology, immunology, biology or similar; basic lab experience preferred.