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Quality Control Lab Intern

CompanyZoetis
LocationKalamazoo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support QC release testing in the GMS-Kalamazoo lab, ensuring product quality and compliance. Duties include receipt of QC samples, stocking supplies, and handling laboratory waste safely.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12112
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The world’s leading animal health company. We’ve been innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for over 70 years, and we continue to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers. Our leading portfolio and pipeline makes a difference in over 100 countries. Community Guidelines: This page is intended to share how Zoetis is advancing care for animals. We aspire to create a supportive community, but there are guidelines to which posts and comments on this page must adhere. If your post references a side effect related to any Zoetis product, we may contact you for more information. To monitor the safety of Zoetis products, we advise you to call our Veterinary Medical Information and Product Support Team at 1-888-963-8471; Support Team is available Mon-Fri 9am to 6:30pm ET. We reserve the right to remove any post/comment that violates LinkedIn Guidelines. As a last resort, we reserve the right to block users that demonstrate a repeated pattern of violating LinkedIn’s spirit of constructive, professional discourse. We respectfully request that you refrain from posting comments including: Unsolicited and/or unverified medical advice Vulgarity and/or profanity Discriminatory and/or derogatory comments, hate speech Politics and religion Personal attacks and/or threats Promotion of illegal activity Copyright/trademark infringements Topics that may be considered spam/advertising Our regular business hours are Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm ET. Zoetis does not endorse and is not responsible for information and opinions shared by community members. The information shared is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with an animal healthcare professional. Testimonials represent individual experience only and the experiences and opinions of community members may be unique to the speaker. Terms of Use: https://www.zoetis.com/terms-of-use
About the Role
Kalamazoo - Portage Road

States considered: MI

Role Description:

This role will support QC release testing in the GMS-Kalamazoo lab.  Exact duties may depend on selected candidates experience and the needs of the unit.  The role will provide the selected candidate with an excellent introduction to GMP lab practices and the pharmaceutical industry.

Quality Control lab intern

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Internship Summary:

This internship offers hands-on experience in QC (Quality Control) release testing within the GMS-Kalamazoo laboratory. The selected intern will support the lab team in ensuring product quality and compliance, gaining exposure to essential GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) laboratory procedures and the broader pharmaceutical industry. This internship is an excellent starting point for those considering a career in pharmaceutical quality, laboratory science, or GMP-regulated industries.

Internship Job Duties:

  • Receipt of QC samples from Operations and Distribution Throughout the QC Lab.
  • Stocking laboratory with necessary supplies.
  • Handling laboratory waste in a safe and compliant manner.
  • Using laboratory glassware washing machine.
  • May be trained in analytical sample preparation if skills allow

Internship Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelors degree in chemistry or related field
  • Must work well in a team environment

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

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.
Key Skills
Quality ControlGMPLaboratory PracticesTeamworkAnalytical SkillsLaboratory Safety
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