2027 Future Talent Program - Vivarium - Co-Op
About The Position
The Future Talent Program offers cooperative education opportunities lasting up to six months and involving one or more projects in the Research and Development Division. Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) supports the advancement of drug candidates by helping define the nonclinical safety and selectivity of lead compounds. Its work includes collaborative research in animal model development, veterinary medicine and animal care, research facility management, and responses to regulatory questions supporting drug registration. With management and guidance from LAR Directors or Senior Directors, Veterinary Technicians, and Vivarium Managers, Co-Ops participate in Vivarium projects involving multiple laboratory animal species at the company’s Research Laboratories. Activities are suited to the candidate’s degree and may include assisting with clinical cases, monitoring infectious diseases, coordinating husbandry, supporting regulatory compliance, and ongoing qualification of Vivarium programs. Co-Ops collaborate with in vivo drug discovery and development projects and may assist with special projects that advance laboratory animal care or use in line with research requirements. They are expected to prepare and present several reports on Vivarium scientific topics related to their training and ongoing research projects. The position is located in West Point, Pennsylvania, and requires availability for six consecutive months in 2027, with the start date determined by college program requirements.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or pursuing an Associate's degree with a practical, hands-on experience requirement, or a BS/MS in Animal Science, Animal Veterinary Technology, Biology, Pharmacology, or a relevant discipline.
- Available for six consecutive months in 2027; the start date will be determined based on college program requirements.
Nice To Haves
- ALAT certification.
- In vivo laboratory experience.
- In vivo husbandry experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Vivarium projects across multiple laboratory animal species.
- Assist with clinical cases and monitor infectious diseases.
- Coordinate husbandry and support regulatory compliance.
- Support ongoing qualification of Vivarium programs.
- Collaborate with in vivo drug discovery and development projects.
- Assist with special projects that advance laboratory animal care or use while meeting research requirements.
- Prepare and present reports on Vivarium scientific topics related to training and ongoing research projects.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
