Title: Scientist (Summer PhD Intern - Cell Biology)
Pay Rate or Salary Range: $36.00/hr.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision (following 60 days of employment)
Employment Type: Contract
Est. Start Date: 06/15/2026 (Length of contract is only approved for 16 weeks.)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (100% Onsite)
Job Code: JPC- 12275/ ZTSJP00008126
Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Scientist to work on-site with our client, the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.
Looking to hire a PhD student for summer work. Length of contract is only approved for 16 weeks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform in an organized and timely manner
- Perform Cell Culture of Primary Cells and complete various Cell-Based Assays independently
- Perform high-throughput sample testing in an organized and timely manner
- Maintain excellent aseptic technique and ensure sterility/quality of cell culture and assay outcomes
- Work safely within BSL-2 laboratory environment
- Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, prepare precise technical report summaries, any necessary analysis, and maintain appropriate documentation
- Basic Laboratory management, multitasking, and experimental troubleshooting
Minimum Background and Experience:
- Educational background: PhD Student in a scientific discipline with emphasis in molecular and cell biology, immunology, or related disciplines.
- Training and experience with Cell Culture (Primary Cells isolation, Mammalian Cell Culture, flow cytometry, RNAi, etc) is a must-have
- Working knowledge of and/or skills in the cell biology field (pipetting, aseptic technique, preparing media, cell-based assay work, etc.)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Comfort working within a fast-paced lab environment
- Ability to perform basic dilution and stoichiometric calculations
- Ability to work independently with ambiguity and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills required
We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!
Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
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