Liposome Formulation Optimization and Evaluation Intern at Zoetis

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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Animal Health, Biotechnology, Vaccine DevelopmentIndustries

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or D.V.M. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
Strong foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, and eukaryotic cell biology
Experience with tissue culture and manipulation of cell lines
Background in liposome formulation and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with in-vitro assay development and execution
Experience with PCR/RT-qPCR, gene expression analysis, and western blotting is a plus
Excellent self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

Optimize liposome formulations tailored for effective delivery of therapeutic agents
Assist with biophysical characterization of optimized formulations
Conduct in-vitro evaluation using various cell-based assays to assess delivery efficiency and cellular responses
Perform in-vivo studies in mouse or target animal models to evaluate biodistribution, efficacy, and safety of liposome formulations
Utilize molecular biology techniques such as PCR and RT-qPCR to analyze gene expression
Support biochemical and cell biology experiments including western blotting and cell line manipulation
Collaborate with team members to design experiments, analyze data, and prepare reports