Company: Zoetis
Title: R&D Intern – Biometrics
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
To Apply: Search on ‘JR00002412’ via Careers à Opportunities for Students at https://www.zoetis.com/
Internship Summary:
The summer intern will obtain first-hand knowledge in the design and analysis of laboratory and clinical model studies for the progression of products within Research & Development’s industry-leading portfolio in veterinary medicine. You will work alongside the biometrics team and get ample opportunity to showcase and refine your programming and data review skills. You may also be asked to research methods or complete projects that will complement the work the global biometrics team is providing their clients.
Internship Job Duties:
- Assist in the design, analysis, and interpretation of biological and pharmaceutical studies.
- Work on small projects that enhance the support the global biometrics team can provide to our clients.
- Interact with biometricians, laboratory scientists, and clinicians in a matrix environment.
- Participate in a cross-disciplinary internship program aimed at providing interns experiences throughout the animal health field within the research and development environment.
Internship Qualifications:
- Completion of BS in statistics / computer science / animal science, and now enrolled in MS or PhD program in statistics or related field (animal breeding, etc.).
- Knowledge of data manipulation and statistical analysis programming in SAS, and experience in R is a plus but not essential.
- Knowledge of experimental design, mixed linear and non-linear model methodologies, along with knowledge of categorical data analyses.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Enrolled in a degree program during the Spring term preceding internship
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies and a 3.0 GPA or higher
- At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Successfully pass a background check and drug screen
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving & analytical skills
The job posting can be found here: https://zoetis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/zoetis_intern/job/Kalamazoo—Downtown-Portage-Street/R-D-INTERN—BIOMETRICS_JR00002412.
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.