About this role
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
Full time
Intern (Trainee)