Mystic Aquarium is offering summer internships in the following areas: Research Complete information and application instructions may be found on our website, http://www.mysticaquarium.org/get-involved/internships. Department Function Our research team conducts research in many aspects of marine animal health, husbandry, ecology, and conservation. This is accomplished through detailed analysis of behavior, specimens, data records and a combination of field, in-house, and laboratory-based research projects that focus on animal census, behavior, ecology, infectious disease, neuro-immunology, and physiology. Daily Duties * Videorecord, observe, describe and analyze animal behavior * Prepare chemical solutions and biological reagents * Assist with specimen collection * Management of biological specimens * Assist with biological assays and experiments * Data entry and database management * Data analysis, table and graph construction * Report writing Water Quality Lab Complete information and application instructions may be found on our website, http://www.mysticaquarium.org/get-involved/internships. Department Function The Water Quality Lab staff works closely with the Life Support Technicians in order to maintain exceptional water quality in all aquatic exhibits at Mystic Aquarium ensuring proper habitats for all animals. Daily Duties * Perform all tests required to maintain critical parameters in marine mammals pool systems * Perform all tests required to maintain critical parameters in fish and aquatic invertebrate exhibits * Monitor all chemical feed pumps * Record keeping and data entry * Assist with ensuring compliance with state discharge permits Animal Husbandry Complete information and application instructions may be found on our website, http://www.mysticaquarium.org/get-involved/internships. Gain hands-on husbandry experience in a dynamic environment with guidance from a mentor who is a member of our husbandry staff. Husbandry internship positions are available in the following areas: Beluga Whales California Sea Lions Pinnipeds (Northern Fur Seals, Harbor Seals & Steller Sea Lions) African Penguins Reptiles & Amphibians Fish & Invertebrates Animal Rescue Program The internship program reflects our mission, "to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration." Internships are available for the fall, spring and summer. Interns have the opportunity to attend weekly educational seminars, receive feedback from supervisors, and work on independent projects to enhance their knowledge and resumes. Typical husbandry internship duties include the following: Assist staff with preparing diets for the animals Cleaning and maintenance of exhibits and back-up areas Record keeping Assist with the training of husbandry behaviors Assist husbandry staff and staff veterinarian with medical procedures Please note that internship duties vary depending on the department and the above list may not apply in all areas. Interns may take responsibility for additional duties once they have demonstrated competence. Thank you very much! Kathleen Freeman Internship Coordinator & Mission Programs Administrator Human Resources Department / Mission Programs Phone | 860-572-5955 Ext 306 kfreeman@mysticaquarium.org<mailto:kfreeman@mysticaquarium.org> www.mysticaquarium.org<http://www.mysticaquarium.org/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D06AE5.5079F7D0] [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: FBicon]<http://www.facebook.com/mysticaquarium>[Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: twitterlogo]<http://twitter.com/mysticaquarium>[Description: cid:image007.png@01CBE934.31FFF3E0]<http://www.youtube.com/user/MysticAquarium>
