Chemistry Intern

2 days ago

Kalamazoo, United States Zoetis, Inc Full time

Role Description: We are seeking a motivated undergraduate student for a summer internship focused on protein purification research. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of biochemistry, good laboratory skills, and a keen interest in protein research. Training will be provided for all specific techniques and equipment used.

Protein Purification INTERN

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Internship Summary:

The intern will work closely with our research team to compare different Immobilized Metal Ion Chromatography (IMAC) resins, specifically comparing those with cobalt and nickel cores, to optimize protein purification processes. If time permits zinc and copper metal cores may also be evaluated. Responsibilities include preparing buffers, setting up and running chromatography experiments, analyzing purified protein samples, and documenting results.

Internship Job Duties:

  • Protein purification
  • Buffer Preparation
  • SDS-PAGE
  • Western blotting
  • Transfection (E. coli and mammalian cell lines)

Internship Qualifications:

  • Be an actively enrolled student in a bachelor‘s program
  • Completion of at least 2 years of relevant course work (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, ect)
  • Ability to use MS Office
  • Ability to do stoichiometry independently
  • Ability to work individually and in a 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: $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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