Poultry Diagnostics Lab Intern — Molecular Biology

Zoetis, Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking a Poultry Diagnostics Services Intern to assist diagnostic lab specialists with molecular assays and data analysis.

You will gain hands-on experience with RT-PCR/qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, and high-throughput automation in a fast-paced lab environment. You will develop knowledge of commercial poultry vaccine applications while supporting data visualization and reporting in a digital platform (LIMS) and collaborate with the Poultry

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (sophomore or higher) or Master's in Biological Science, Life Sciences, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field.
• Basic laboratory skills required. Including pipetting, micropipetting, and buffer preparation.
• Familiarity with nucleic acid extraction, PCR techniques, and gel electrophoresis is a plus.
• Understanding data analytics is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated and organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to work with live animals and animal tissue specimens.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample collection, preparation, handling, daily lab procedures and live bird studies.
• Learn to perform molecular assays (nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis) for virus or bacterial detection.
• Operate automation equipment to enhance throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate with experienced team members to develop and optimize molecular assays that address real-world challenges. Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data and findings.
• Optimize sample submissions workflow within digital data management platform (LIMS), ensuring accurate and complete record-keeping.

Skills

Pipetting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lab safety

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's in Biological Sciences

Tools

LIMS

PCR instruments

Gel electrophoresis

Automation equipment

Job description

Zoetis, Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking a Poultry Diagnostics Services Intern to assist diagnostic lab specialists with molecular assays and data analysis.

You will gain hands-on experience with RT-PCR/qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis, and high-throughput automation in a fast-paced lab environment. You will develop knowledge of commercial poultry vaccine applications while supporting data visualization and reporting in a digital platform (LIMS) and collaborate with the Poultry