Vaccines R&D Lab Intern - Summer 2027

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Mentorship program

Professional development resources

Job summary

Elanco Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a R&D Laboratory Intern for Vaccines Technical Development. The role focuses on hands-on lab work, experimental design, data interpretation, and in vitro assay development for animal health products.

You will collaborate with scientists, document results with high data integrity, and present findings to the team. Internship emphasizes safety, mentorship, and potential future opportunities within Elanco.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a STEM program and returning to degree seeking status after internship.
• A solid foundation in lab safety and written protocols is essential.
• Hands-on bench work with basic instrumentation and solution prep is required.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute hands-on experiments following established safety protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Pipetting

Aseptic technique

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field

Tools

Chromatography

Bioassay

ELISA

Job description

Elanco Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a R&D Laboratory Intern for Vaccines Technical Development. The role focuses on hands-on lab work, experimental design, data interpretation, and in vitro assay development for animal health products.

You will collaborate with scientists, document results with high data integrity, and present findings to the team. Internship emphasizes safety, mentorship, and potential future opportunities within Elanco.