[Remote] Dairy Cattle Genetics Internship at Zoetis

United States

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Animal Health, Livestock, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program, preferably in animal breeding, genetics, genomics, applied statistics, or data science
  • Experience working with large datasets (e.g., demographics, phenotypes, genotypes); familiarity with GWAS
  • Proficient in programming (R, Python, etc.) and comfortable working in High Performance Computing environments
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to learn from a dynamic and evolving industry

Responsibilities

  • Gain familiarity with Zoetis Genetics research pipelines and available datasets
  • Explore and evaluate methods to accelerate genomic predictions for existing dairy products
  • Implement genomic data analyses and develop reproducible, well-documented pipelines using R and/or Python, suitable for deployment in commercial environments
  • Summarize project outcomes in a technical report and present findings to the Research & Development team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RPythonGenomicsQuantitative GeneticsGWASHigh Performance ComputingData AnalysisGenomic Prediction

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the hourly pay rate for this internship?

The hourly pay varies by education level and location: for standard locations, Associate-level is $16.00, Undergraduate $22.00, Graduate $32.50, and Doctorate $36.00 per hour. Higher rates apply in certain states like California and New York, such as Graduate-level at $36.40 per hour.

Is this internship remote or does it require being in Kalamazoo, MI?

The internship is listed as 'Kalamazoo, MI - Remote,' indicating it supports remote work, though primarily associated with the Kalamazoo location.

What skills are required for this Dairy Cattle Genetics Internship?

Key requirements include proficiency in R and/or Python, experience with large datasets like phenotypes and genotypes, familiarity with GWAS, and strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.

What will I be working on in this internship?

You will gain familiarity with research pipelines and datasets, explore methods to accelerate genomic predictions, implement data analyses and pipelines using R/Python, and present findings to the R&D team.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this role?

Currently enrolled in a graduate program in animal breeding, genetics, genomics, applied statistics, or data science, with relevant experience in large datasets and programming.

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