Cell Engineering Intern
Company: Zoetis, Inc
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Cell Engineering InternLocation: Kalamazoo, MIInternship
Summary:Assist creation and screening of modified cell lines using
gene-editing (CRISPR) tools.Changes will be introduced to make
improved cell lines for production in research and
manufacturing.Design and conduct molecularengineering experiments
with assistance by expert R&D scientists at Zoetis.Internship
Job Duties:
- Support novel cell engineering CRISPR technology based on
modification of eukaryotic cell lines.
- Grow cell lines in sterile culture and apply gene editing
methods to introduce specific mutations followed by genotypic and
phenotypic characterization.
- Conduct assessment of modifications by PCR and DNA sequencing
using molecular biology techniques.
- Virus replication within cell lines will be determined by
culture, cell sorting, and viral titration methods.
- Changes will be screened to select improved cells for use in
vaccine or recombinant protein production.Internship
Qualifications:
- Must be self-motivated with tissue culture experience and a
solid working knowledge of virus propagation.
- Must be proficient at aseptic technique, molecular cloning, DNA
preparation, PCR, qPCR, gene analysis software, and be familiar
with cell transfection and fluorescence microscopy.
- Enrolled in a degree program related to cellular microbiology,
eukaryotic genetics, or genomics.
- Training in bioinformatics/genomics/transcriptomics is a plus
but not essential.Full timeIntern (Trainee)ColleagueAny unsolicited
resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency
recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing
address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis
employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis
property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting
from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Zoetis will consider any
candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to
have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This
includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not
have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.Zoetis is
committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of
employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender
identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or
veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled
individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online
application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an
alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please
contact Zoetis Colleague Services at
zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation.
Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as
employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration
and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain
authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and
exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or
maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility,
considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.
Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please
note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from
candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our
company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email
to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In
addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment
related activities. Any solicitation or request for information
related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or
utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be
disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make
any type of personal financial investment related to gaining
employment with Zoetis.
Keywords: Zoetis, Inc, Kalamazoo , Cell Engineering Intern, Engineering , Kalamazoo, Michigan
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