Organoid Culture and Assay Development Intern

Role Description: ORGANOID CULTURE AND ASSAY DEVELOPMENT INTERN Kalamazoo, Michigan Internship Summary: We are seeking an intern to join our team and contribute to the development of in vitro models for intestinal diseases in companion animals or livestock. The intern will gain hands-on experience in organoid culture and assist with the development of microphysiological systems models. This project will involve basic cell culture, immunofluorescence staining, cytokine analysis, and biomarker identification. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in in vitro assay development. Throughout the internship, there will be numerous opportunities to engage with scientists from the Translational Bioengineered Assays Team/ Global Therapeutics at VMRD. Internship Job Duties: • Isolate and culture organoids, PBMCs, or local lymphocytes from target organs of livestock or companion animals. • Develop and optimize organoid culture conditions. • Perform various assays and analyze experimental data. • Create visualizations and presentations for team meetings Internship Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a master or doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences, or a related field. • Prior experience with cell culture, organoid isolation, PBMCs, ILCs isolation and development is preferred. • Experience developing in vitro assays for inflammatory bowel disease or experience developing new approach methodologies/ microphysiological systems models with immune cells is recommended. • Demonstrated passion for biological research, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and methods. 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 Full time Intern (Trainee) Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. …