About the role#
As an Analytical Development Intern, you will work with project teams to improve analytical methods and streamline existing assays. You will gain hands-on experience with vaccine products, apply flow cytometry to project and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with partner groups to refine assay design and transfer protocols.
What you'll do#
- Operate and troubleshoot flow cytometers, including determining voltages and acquisition settings.
- Perform compensation, develop gating strategies, and analyze data using FlowJo.
- Design and optimize fit-for-purpose assays by identifying critical variables and using iterative, data-driven improvements.
- Grow and manage vaccine strains using aseptic techniques and tissue-culture methods.
- Enumerate cultures and assess antigen abundance to evaluate how growth conditions affect quality.
- Write clear protocols, document assay limitations, and train non-expert partners on new methods.
- Present findings and scientific rationales to technical and non-technical audiences to support project goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MS program or graduation from an MS program with plans to enter a PhD program in the fall.
- Education in a life science field.
- Proficiency in flow cytometry and data analysis.
- Familiarity with tissue culture and sterile techniques.
- Self-motivation and an interest in solving real-world vaccine analysis problems.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- The position is full-time and on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Zoetis
Zoetis operates in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. The company focuses on the prediction, prevention, detection, and treatment of animal illnesses. It serves veterinarians, pet owners, and livestock farmers across more than 100 countries. Founded in 2013, the organization is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, and employs over 10,001 people.
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