Biology Intern

4 weeks ago


Kalamazoo, United States Zoetis, Inc Full time

States considered: All

Role Description:

Biology intern

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Internship Summary:

The biological sciences intern will work on laboratory-based projects under the guidance of Zoetis scientists within the Swine Biologics team. The intern will gain technical experience with immunological assays, cell culture, flow cytometry and other cell-based assays.

Internship Job Duties:

  • Design and implement immunological assays (ELISA, IFA, etc.)
    • Dilute and handle serum samples, both manually and with automation.
    • Create and run assays for detection of antibodies and antigens within clinical samples.
    • Analyze and interpret generated results.
  • Maintain mammalian cell culture.
    • Work under sterile conditions in a biological safety hood to passage cells and formulate cell culture growth media.
    • Use a light microscope to inspect cells and assess their growth and health.
    • Passage cells into appropriate plates for use in cell-based assays.
  • Analyze cellular samples using flow cytometry.
    • Prepare samples using fixation, centrifugation, and fluorescent dyes.
    • Analyze cells for both extra and intracellular markers using flow cytometry.
    • Interpret results using analysis software.
  • Maintain a detailed and accurate lab notebook to record experimental results.
  • Summarize project at an end of the summer intern poster session.

Internship Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce detailed electronic scientific records.
  • Willingness to work in a laboratory environment with other scientists.
  • Currently working toward a B.A. or B.S degree in biological sciences or related discipline.

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: $20.00 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: $22.00 per hour

Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour

Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour

Full time

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