Non-Clinical and Diagnostics Statistician Intern

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. is seeking a motivated Non-Clinical and Diagnostics Statistician Intern in Kalamazoo, MI, to work with full-time statisticians and contribute to design of experiments, statistical analyses, and data visualization for animal health programs.

The role targets PhD students seeking practical, regulated-industry experience, including potential independent project work and poster development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in statistics, biostatistics, applied statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Coursework or practical experience in experimental design, regression, analysis of variance, or related statistical methods.
• Interest in applying statistics to pharmaceutical, biologics, veterinary medicine, animal health, or life sciences setting.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate with cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and evaluation of designed experiments.
• Assist with analysis and visualization of data.
• Learn how statistics establish product and process specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Interpret study results and communicate conclusions to project teams.
• Engage in cross-functional meetings with statistics, analytical development, manufacturing, and QA.

Skills

Experimental design

Regression

ANOVA

Data visualization

Statistical methods

Education

PhD student in statistics

Job description

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Internship Summary

We are seeking a motivated Non-Clinical and Diagnostics Statistician Intern to join our animal health organization for a summer internship. In this role, you will work closely with and shadow full-time statisticians, gaining practical experience in the application of statistical methods to product development, manufacturing, and analytical activities. A focused independent project may also be available, providing the opportunity to work as an independent statistician and potentially develop a poster presentation.

This internship is designed for a PhD student who is interested in learning how statisticians support science-based decision-making in a regulated animal health environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects involving design of experiments, specification setting, acceptance criteria, statistical analysis, and data visualization while developing an understanding of how statistical thinking supports CMC programs.

Internship Job Duties

• Support the planning and evaluation of designed experiments, including identifying factors, responses, and appropriate experimental designs.
• Assist with the analysis and visualization of experimental, process, and analytical data.
• Learn how statistical principles are applied to establish product and process specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Help interpret study results and communicate statistical conclusions to technical project teams.
• Participate in project meetings and gain exposure to interactions among statistics, analytical development, manufacturing, quality, and other CMC functions.

Internship Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in statistics, biostatistics, applied statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Coursework or practical experience in experimental design, regression, analysis of variance, or related statistical methods.
• Interest in applying statistics to pharmaceutical, biologics, veterinary medicine, animal health, or another life sciences setting.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively with a cross-functional team.

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

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. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. 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. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.