Intern - Environmental Health - Fall 2026
Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Our Environmental Health Lab focuses on analyzing and monitoring air, water, and light in the various habitats of the aquarium. This internship provides hands-on experience with laboratory procedures, equipment calibration, usage, and maintenance. Interns will gain practical experience in water quality analysis while developing technical and analytical skills, preparing them for careers in environmental science, chemistry, or related fields.
Requirements
- Successfully completed a general chemistry course, including a school laboratory component, or an equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of water quality parameters, analytical techniques, and laboratory equipment operation.
- A genuine passion for the environment, a strong interest in science, a commitment to animal welfare, and enthusiasm for laboratory work.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests on water samples to measure parameters like pH, Salinity, Alkalinity, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate, etc.
- Perform Bacteriological test, interpret results, identify trends and report non-compliance issues.
- Operate and calibrate various laboratory and field equipment (pH, Salinity and DO probes)
- Assist as needed in specialized testing, such as HPLC, IC, light, and air analysis.
- Recording, organizing, and analyzing data.
Benefits
- This is an experience-based, paid internship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
