Research Intern - Computational Biology Intern

Zoetis
Location
US CO Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
November 11, 2026
Views
81
Hourly Rate
$16 - $36/hour

Job Description

Computational biology intern

Location: Fort Collins, CO (US Remote)

Internship Summary

The intern will assess and integrate methods in a workflow for peptide substrate that includes de novo generation, evaluation of biophysical characteristics (charge, hydrophobicity, epitope prediction) as well as ranking and final selection for wet lab generation.

Internship Job Duties

  • Independently install, configure and deploy scientific software
  • Parameterize, generate, analyze and report back results
  • Fully document work in detail as well as frequently interface to update project strategies and deliverables. ·
  • Communicate and present data to our internal team.
  • Strong remote work, time management and communications skillset are considered critical.

Internship Qualifications

·       The candidate is pursuing a Bachelors, MS or a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, or equivalent field ·

·       Experience in substrate generation pipeline software such as Boltz/BoltzGen, RFDiffusion, Chroma, AbDesign, BindCraft, ProteinMPNN, or an equivalent computational method is strongly desired but not required ·

·       Experience in a programming language is preferred but not required ·

·       Is comfortable with possibly being remotely managed and reporting results to an internal team

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

Full time

Intern (Trainee)

Colleague

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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.

Computational biology intern

Location: Fort Collins, CO (US Remote)

Internship Summary

The intern will assess and integrate methods in a workflow for peptide substrate that includes de novo generation, evaluation of biophysical characteristics (charge, hydrophobicity, epitope prediction) as well as ranking and final selection for wet lab generation.

Internship Job Duties

  • Independently install, configure and deploy scientific software
  • Parameterize, generate, analyze and report back results
  • Fully document work in detail as well as frequently interface to update project strategies and deliverables. ·
  • Communicate and present data to our internal team.
  • Strong remote work, time management and communications skillset are considered critical.

Internship Qualifications

·       The candidate is pursuing a Bachelors, MS or a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, or equivalent field ·

·       Experience in substrate generation pipeline software such as Boltz/BoltzGen, RFDiffusion, Chroma, AbDesign, BindCraft, ProteinMPNN, or an equivalent computational method is strongly desired but not required ·

·       Experience in a programming language is preferred but not required ·

·       Is comfortable with possibly being remotely managed and reporting results to an internal team

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

Full time

Intern (Trainee)

Colleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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 committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this internship located, and is it remote?
The internship is listed as Fort Collins, Colorado, US, and is a remote position (US Remote). The posting stresses that strong remote work, time management, and communication skills are critical.
What qualifications do I need for this internship?
You should be pursuing a Bachelor's, MS, or PhD in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Computational Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, or an equivalent field. Experience with tools like Boltz/BoltzGen, RFDiffusion, Chroma, AbDesign, BindCraft, or ProteinMPNN is strongly desired but not required. Programming experience is preferred but not required.
What will I be working on day to day?
You will assess and integrate methods in a peptide substrate workflow. This covers de novo generation, evaluation of biophysical characteristics (charge, hydrophobicity, epitope prediction), and ranking and selection for wet lab generation. You will also install and deploy scientific software, generate and analyze results, document work in detail, and present data to the internal team.
What is the hourly pay for this internship?
Pay depends on the degree you are pursuing: Associate $16.00, Undergraduate $22.00, Graduate $32.50, Doctorate $36.00 per hour. Higher rates apply in CA, CT, DC, the Chicago area, MA, NJ, NY, and the Seattle area: $17.00, $24.20, $36.40, and $40.30 per hour respectively.
Does Zoetis offer visa sponsorship?
All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US. Zoetis retains sole discretion to pursue sponsorship, considering factors such as the availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this.
Who will I report to, and how will I be managed?
You may be managed remotely and will report results to an internal team. You are expected to interface frequently to update project strategies and deliverables.
How do I apply, and how will recruiters contact me?
Zoetis accepts job applications only through www.Zoetis.com/careers or via email from @zoetis.com addresses. Recruiters may also connect through LinkedIn. Treat any recruitment message from other domains as suspicious. Zoetis never asks candidates for money.

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