Biology Intern

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

Intern (Trainee)

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