Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory Internships – Summer 2027
Date of Internship: May 17, 2027 – August 13, 2027
Preferred Degree Program Level: Undergraduate
The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health is seeking five (5) undergraduate College Interns for Summer 2027. This internship is a hands on role designed for students with an interest in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Biology, Molecular Diagnostics, Zoology, and related areas of study. During this internship, the student will gain experience and knowledge about regulatory veterinary medicine, diagnostic techniques and reporting, as well as basic laboratory principles and skills.
The laboratory sections seeking an undergraduate student are:
- Central Receiving
- Virology
- Molecular Diagnostics (2 interns)
- Bacteriology
Each of these assignments will offer:
- Hands on experience with sample preparation & processing
- LIMS data entry
- Collaboration with other sections & scientists
- Research and development project specific to the discipline
- Method verification/validation assignments relevant to the discipline
- Hands-on laboratory experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory
Qualifications
- Must have completed at least one semester of college.
- Must be enrolled in accredited college or university.
- Seeking students enrolled in related area of study (e.g., Animal Science, Public Health, Biology, Zoology, Molecular Diagnostics)