Zoetis LLC · Zoetis Precision Animal Health - Veterinary Medicine Research & Development (PAH VMRD)
Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Prediction Internship at Zoetis (Kalamazoo)
- Deadline
- 9 days left
- Level
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate
- Country
- United States
This summer internship at Zoetis is intended for students currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program in a field related to animal science, quantitative genetics, animal genomics, or bioinformatics. The position is paid, with hourly pay varying by education level and location. Applications are submitted online by November 20, 2026.
Verified on 1 November 2026
This summer internship in the United States is open to master's or PhD students in animal science, genetics, or bioinformatics. The position is paid based on education level and experience, and applications are open until November 20, 2026. Applications close on 20 November 2026, that is in 9 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Compétences en programmation/statistique requises
“Proficiency in at least one programming or statistical environment (R, Python, SAS, or equivalent) for large-scale data manipulation and analysis.”
Expérience requise : Expérience en analyse de données génomiques (GWAS, prédiction génomique, estimation de composantes de variance) requise
Autorisation de travail aux États-Unis requise
“All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.”
Inscription en Master ou Doctorat (exigée dans la section Qualifications)
“Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Animal Science, Quantitative Genetics, Animal Breeding & Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.”
Compétences en analyse génomique requises
“Experience with genomic data analysis, including GWAS, genomic prediction, and/or variance component estimation using mixed models.”
Assets
Familiarité avec données de santé animale et systèmes de gestion de troupeaux
“Familiarity with livestock health data, dairy herd management systems, or genomic selection concepts is strongly preferred.”
Watch points
Discordance apparente entre niveaux de rémunération et qualification requise
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Mise en garde contre les communications non officielles
“Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com ... 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.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The real trap here is U.S. work authorization: Zoetis may consider sponsorship on a case-by-case basis, but nothing says it will be granted. The key word is “experience,” because the posting asks for real exposure to GWAS, genomic prediction, or mixed-model variance component work, not just general genetics training. The right move is to show, in your CV and materials, a concrete data set, an R, Python, or SAS workflow, and an analytical result you can defend.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Open
Salary and benefits
- SalaryTaux horaires anticipés selon le niveau d'études et la localisation. Table non exhaustive: Associate $16.00/h; Undergraduate $22.00/h; Graduate $32.50/h; Doctorate $36.00/h. Taux majorés pour certains États (CA, CT, DC, IL Chicago, MA, NJ, NY, WA Seattle): Associate $17.00/h; Undergraduate $24.20/h; Graduate $36.40/h; Doctorate $40.30/h.
Countries covered
Applicants must currently be enrolled in a master’s or PhD program in a field related to animal science, quantitative genetics, animal breeding and genomics, or bioinformatics, and must be able to obtain authorization to work in the United States with Zoetis. Zoetis may consider sponsoring work authorization on a case-by-case basis, but the decision remains entirely at its discretion. The published pay varies by education level and location, which points to an hourly structure rather than a single fixed amount.
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Date limite de candidature 2026-11-20
Method: Date lue dans le code de la page (JobPosting.validThrough) · 1 November 2026
Offre publiée le 2026-10-09
Method: Date de publication indiquée sur la page · 1 November 2026
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