Organoid Culture and Assay Development Intern

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

5d • $40

About The Position

The Organoid Culture and Assay Development Intern will contribute to the development of in vitro models for intestinal diseases in companion animals or livestock. The internship provides hands-on experience in organoid culture and support for developing microphysiological systems models. Project activities include basic cell culture, immunofluorescence staining, cytokine analysis, and biomarker identification. The intern will have opportunities to engage with scientists from the Translational Bioengineered Assays Team/Global Therapeutics at VMRD.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrate passion for biological research and willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and methods.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with cell culture, organoid isolation, PBMC isolation, or ILC isolation and development.
• Experience developing in vitro assays for inflammatory bowel disease.
• Experience developing new approach methodologies or microphysiological systems models with immune cells.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern