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Kalamazoo - Downtown Portage Street States considered: All states are considered and need to live in Michigan for the summer. VMRD Richland Research Farm Summer Intern Location: Richland, MI
Role Description: This summer internship is a hands-on role on a research farm supporting the animal care team with daily husbandry for livestock and companion animals, including feeding, watering, and cleaning animal areas. Interns will also assist with research studies by learning and following study protocols, helping with routine data collection, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position emphasizes learning and practicing strong biosecurity procedures to protect animal health and support high-quality research in a safe, team-oriented environment.
Internship Summary: An action-packed summer of learning the role of a research technician and how to support vaccine and pharmaceutical research in livestock and companion animal species. This is a hands-on in-person role working with animals daily, Monday through Friday. Some early mornings are required. Internship Job Duties: · Daily husbandry and animal care · Assist in all aspects of animal research · Learn biosecurity and biosafety practices · Work as part of a research team · Follow stringent animal welfare guidelines Internship Qualifications: • Be enrolled or have just completed a Bachelor’s degree program • Experience and a passion for working with animals • Able to lift up to 50 pounds is not required, but is preferred • Relocate or live close enough to drive to work each day • Great attitude and a willingness to learn!
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 Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications. Zoetis is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.