Intern –Vaccine Innovation

Zoetis LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a summer intern to join the Vaccine Innovation team in Kalamazoo, MI. The internship offers hands-on experience in liposomal delivery systems, molecular assays, cell culture, and in‑vivo models under mentorship from experienced scientists.

You will contribute to cross‑disciplinary formulation work, data analysis, and reporting while gaining exposure to veterinary vaccine research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong STEM foundation in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, or related fields.
• Experience in tissue culture and cell line manipulation.
• Excellent self‑motivation and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with PCR/RT-qPCR, DNA/RNA isolation and in vitro transcription.
• Knowledge of RNA expression control and molecular design.
• SDS-PAGE and Western blot skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate within a team to design, characterize, and evaluate novel liposomal delivery systems.
• Utilize molecular assays to characterize nucleic acid and protein moieties.
• Maintain cell cultures and conduct in‑vitro cell assays.
• Assist team members with cross‑disciplinary work – formulation, purification, experimental design, etc.
• Collaborate with team members to design experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Support the interdisciplinary vaccine team with ongoing projects as needed.

Skills

Biology

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Engineering

Tools

PCR/RT-qPCR

DNA/RNA isolation

in vitro transcription

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

Job description

Role Description:

Intern –VACCINE INNOVATION

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Internship Summary:

Zoetis is a leader in the field of animal health, biotechnology, and vaccine development. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of animals through innovative research and development of veterinary products. The interdisciplinary vaccine team within the Global Biologics group is seeking a motivated summer intern to evaluate and tailor liposomal formulations. The intern will gain hands‑on experience with molecular assays, in‑vitro cell assays, and in‑vivo mouse and target animal models, gain exposure to pharmaceutical formulation and veterinary medicine, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful, real‑world research - all under the mentorship of experienced scientists.

Internship Job Duties:

• Communicate and coordinate within a team to design, characterize, and evaluate novel liposomal delivery systems
• Utilize molecular assays to characterize nucleic acid and protein moieties
• Maintain cell cultures and conduct in‑vitro cell assays
• Assist team members with cross‑disciplinary work – formulation, purification, experimental design, etc
• Collaborate with team members to design experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports
• Support the interdisciplinary vaccine team with ongoing projects as needed

Internship Qualifications:

• Strong STEM foundation – Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience in tissue culture and cell line manipulation
• Excellent self‑motivation and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with PCR/RT-qPCR, DNA/RNA isolation and in vitro transcription.
• Knowledge of RNA expression control and molecular design
• SDS-PAGE, western blot and similar protein skills a plus

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

Full time

Intern (Trainee)

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