Intern –Vaccine Innovation
About The Position
Zoetis is a leader in the field of animal health, biotechnology, and vaccine development. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of animals through innovative research and development of veterinary products. The interdisciplinary vaccine team within the Global Biologics group is seeking a motivated summer intern to evaluate and tailor liposomal formulations. The intern will gain hands-on experience with molecular assays, in-vitro cell assays, and in-vivo mouse and target animal models, gain exposure to pharmaceutical formulation and veterinary medicine, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful, real-world research - all under the mentorship of experienced scientists.
Requirements
- Strong STEM foundation – Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related fields
- Experience in tissue culture and cell line manipulation
- Excellent self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with PCR/RT-qPCR, DNA/RNA isolation and in vitro transcription.
- Knowledge of RNA expression control and molecular design
Nice To Haves
- SDS-PAGE, western blot and similar protein skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Communicate and coordinate within a team to design, characterize, and evaluate novel liposomal delivery systems
- Utilize molecular assays to characterize nucleic acid and protein moieties
- Maintain cell cultures and conduct in-vitro cell assays
- Assist team members with cross-disciplinary work – formulation, purification, experimental design, etc
- Collaborate with team members to design experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports
- Support the interdisciplinary vaccine team with ongoing projects as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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