Organoid Culture and Assay Development Intern

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

Job summary

Zoetis in Kalamazoo invites motivated students to join our team as an Organoid Culture and Assay Development Intern. You will work on developing in vitro models for intestinal diseases in companion animals and livestock, gaining hands-on experience with organoid culture, immunofluorescence techniques, and cytokine analysis.

You will learn to design experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings through visuals and presentations, collaborating with Translational Bioengineered Assays

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master or doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences, or related field.
• Prior experience with cell culture, organoid isolation, PBMCs, ILCs isolation and development is preferred.
• Experience developing in vitro assays for inflammatory bowel disease or microphysiological systems with immune cells is recommended.
• Demonstrated passion for biological research and willingness to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Isolate and culture organoids, PBMCs, or local lymphocytes from target organs of livestock or companion animals.
• Develop and optimize organoid culture conditions.
• Perform various assays and analyze experimental data.
• Create visualizations and presentations for team meetings

Skills

Cell culture

Organoid isolation

PBMC isolation

ILCs isolation

In vitro assays

Data visualization

Scientific communication

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Veterinary Sciences/Animal Sciences (or related)

Job description

Kalamazoo - Downtown Portage Street Role Description: ORGANOID CULTURE AND ASSAY DEVELOPMENT INTERN

We are seeking an intern to join our team and contribute to the development of in vitro models for intestinal diseases in companion animals or livestock. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in organoid culture and assist with the development of microphysiological systems models. This project will involve basic cell culture, immunofluorescence staining, cytokine analysis, and biomarker identification. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in in vitro assay development. Throughout the internship, there will be numerous opportunities to engage with scientists from the Translational Bioengineered Assays Team/ Global Therapeutics at VMRD.

Internship Job Duties

• Isolate and culture organoids, PBMCs, or local lymphocytes from target organs of livestock or companion animals.


• Develop and optimize organoid culture conditions.


• Perform various assays and analyze experimental data.


• Create visualizations and presentations for team meetings

Internship Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master or doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences, or a related field.


• Prior experience with cell culture, organoid isolation, PBMCs, ILCs isolation and development is preferred.


• Experience developing in vitro assays for inflammatory bowel disease or experience developing new approach methodologies/ microphysiological systems models with immune cells is recommended.


• Demonstrated passion for biological research, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and methods.

Hourly Pay Rates

• 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

Hourly Pay Rates (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 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.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock.

We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support.

We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.