What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Vitro Electrophysiologist Intern position at Zoetis?
IN VITRO ELECTROPHYSIOLOGIST
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Internship Summary:
To characterize ion channels expressed in stable cell lines using whole cell patch clamp techniques with an automated or manual patch clamp system. To establish in vitro functional assays to characterize the specific channels using pharmacological agents and current profiling.
Internship Job Duties:
- To operate an automated patch clamp system
- Experimental design and execution of whole cell patch clamp techniques
- Perform cell culture using aseptic techniques.
- Document all experimental procedures and results.
- Literature review
Internship Qualifications:
- PhD degree with focus on Neurobiology and electrophysiology.
- Proficient in manual whole cell patch technique
- Cell Culture technique and aseptic technique
- Standard laboratory skills (pipette usage, good math skills and general lab equipment usage)
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
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
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
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