Organoid Culture and Assay Development Intern

Kalamazoo - Downtown Portage Street

Role Description:

ORGANOID CULTURE AND ASSAY DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Internship Summary:

We are seeking an intern to join our team and contribute to the development of in vitro models for intestinal diseases in companion animals or livestock. The intern will gain hands-on experience in organoid culture and assist with the development of microphysiological systems models. This project will involve basic cell culture, immunofluorescence staining, cytokine analysis, and biomarker identification.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in in vitro assay development. Throughout the internship, there will be numerous opportunities to engage with scientists from the Translational Bioengineered Assays Team/ Global Therapeutics at VMRD.

Internship Job Duties:

• Isolate and culture organoids, PBMCs, or local lymphocytes from target organs of livestock or companion animals.
• Develop and optimize organoid culture conditions.
• Perform various assays and analyze experimental data.
• Create visualizations and presentations for team meetings

Internship Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a master or doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences, or a related field.
• Prior experience with cell culture, organoid isolation, PBMCs, ILCs isolation and development is preferred.
• Experience developing in vitro assays for inflammatory bowel disease or experience developing new approach methodologies/ microphysiological systems models with immune cells is recommended.
• Demonstrated passion for biological research, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and methods.

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

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