Kalamazoo - Downtown Portage Street

Role Description:

Intern - Liposome Formulation Optimization and Evaluation

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Internship Summary:

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 Global Biologics group is seeking a motivated summer intern to help optimize liposome formulations and evaluate their delivery performance. The intern will gain hands-on experience with in-vitro cell assays and in-vivo mouse and target animal models, practical skills in pharmaceutical formulation and delivery research, exposure to advanced cell biology and molecular techniques, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful, real-world research - all under the mentorship of experienced scientists.

Internship Job Duties:

• Optimize liposome formulations tailored for effective delivery of therapeutic agents.
• Assist with biophysical characterization of optimized formulations.
• Conduct in-vitro evaluation using various cell-based assays to assess delivery efficiency and cellular responses.
• Perform in-vivo studies in mouse or target animal models to evaluate biodistribution, efficacy, and safety of liposome formulations.
• Utilize molecular biology techniques such as PCR and RT-qPCR to analyze gene expression.
• Support biochemical and cell biology experiments including western blotting and cell line manipulation.
• Collaborate with team members to design experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports.

Internship Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or D.V.M. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, and eukaryotic cell biology.
• Experience with tissue culture and manipulation of cell lines.
• Background in liposome formulation and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with in-vitro assay development and execution.
• Experience with PCR/RT-qPCR, gene expression analysis, and western blotting is a plus.
• Excellent self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:

 

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour

If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour

 

 

The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):

 

Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour

Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour

Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour

Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour

Zoetis is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.