About the role#
We are looking for a Computational Biology Intern to join our team. This role focuses on the development and integration of workflows for peptide substrates. You will work on de novo generation, biophysical evaluation, and selection processes to support wet lab generation. This is a full-time, paid position based remotely in Fort Collins, Colorado.
What you'll do#
- Assess and integrate methods into a workflow for peptide substrate generation.
- Perform de novo generation, evaluate biophysical characteristics like charge and hydrophobicity, and rank selections for the wet lab.
- Independently install, configure, and deploy scientific software.
- Parameterize, generate, and analyze data, then report your findings.
- Document all work in detail.
- Present data to the internal team and provide regular updates on project strategies and deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors, MS, or PhD in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, or a related field.
- Experience with programming languages.
- Familiarity with substrate generation pipeline software such as Boltz/BoltzGen, RFDiffusion, Chroma, AbDesign, BindCraft, ProteinMPNN, or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong time management and communication skills for a remote environment.
- Comfort with being managed remotely and reporting results to a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Remote (based in Fort Collins, CO).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Pay is based on your current degree level. Undergraduate students earn $22.00 per hour, graduate students earn $32.50 per hour, and doctoral students earn $36.00 per hour. Rates differ for candidates based in specific states such as California, Massachusetts, or New York.
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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