Research Intern - Computational Biology Intern

Zoetis; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Zoetis seeks a Computational Biology Intern in Fort Collins, CO (US Remote) to advance peptide substrate workflows, including de novo generation and biophysical evaluation.

You will interface with the team, document methods, and present results while working remotely with strong time-management. The role targets students at Bachelors/MS/PhD levels seeking hands-on computational biology experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors, MS or PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with substrate generation software is strongly desired but not required.
• Programming experience is preferred but not required.
• Available for remote collaboration with internal team.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and deploy scientific software independently.
• Parameterize, generate, analyze and report results.
• Document work in detail and update project strategies and deliverables.
• Communicate and present data to internal teams; strong remote communication skills required.

Skills

Programming experience

Remote work readiness

Education

Bachelor's / MS / PhD in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Chemistry

Tools

Boltz/BoltzGen

RFDiffusion

Chroma

AbDesign

BindCraft

ProteinMPNN

Job description

Role Description

Computational biology intern Location: Fort Collins, CO (US Remote) Internship Summary: The intern will assess and integrate methods in a workflow for peptide substrate that includes de novo generation, evaluation of biophysical characteristics (charge, hydrophobicity, epitope prediction) as well as ranking and final selection for wet lab generation.

Internship Job Duties

• Independently install, configure and deploy scientific software
• Parameterize, generate, analyze and report back results
• Fully document work in detail as well as frequently interface to update project strategies and deliverables.
• Communicate and present data to our internal team. Strong remote work, time management and communications skillset are considered critical.

Internship Qualifications

• The candidate is pursuing a Bachelors, MS or a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, or equivalent field
• Experience in substrate generation pipeline software such as Boltz/BoltzGen, RFDiffusion, Chroma, AbDesign, BindCraft, ProteinMPNN, or an equivalent computational method is strongly desired but not required
• Experience in a programming language is preferred but not required
• Is comfortable with possibly being remotely managed and reporting results to an internal 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

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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 will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Company Culture

Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Why Zoetis Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers. Zoetis work environment At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow. Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health. Results that matter Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.