Downstream Bioprocessing Intern at Zoetis

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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InternshipExperience Level

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Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university and pursuing an undergraduate degree (junior/senior year) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related disciplines
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Excellent attention to detail and big-picture focus through a strong, conscientious work ethic
Theoretical knowledge and background in macromolecule (protein, antibody) purification using various modes of chromatography (practical experience preferred)
Working knowledge of cell biology and hands-on experience with suspension cell culture highly considered

Work with a technical liaison in a mentor/mentee team approach
Perform early downstream unit operations focusing on filtration technologies for product isolation
Apply scale-down principles to effectively perform routine manufacturing processes at bench scale
Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional SMEs to execute DSP experiments ensuring timely completion
Evaluate, analyze, and summarize experimental results
Present research findings at the end of the internship term to a wider audience
Identify areas of improvement to current processes in a comprehensive analysis of data from product quality