Marine Wildlife Veterinary Laboratory Intern

Aza•Seward, AK

56d

About The Position

Intern will learn about the diagnostics and instruments commonly used in a veterinary laboratory specializing in Alaskan marine mammals, birds and fish. Intern will be exposed to the methods used to maintain a clean and efficient laboratory. Skills and procedures learned will include: blood analysis, urine and fecal analysis, total and fecal coliform water quality analysis, sample collection during animal exams or necropsy, and maintaining veterinary records and sample inventory. Although tasks will be in direct support of animal welfare, there is very little direct contact with animals in this position.

Requirements

Working on or have a Bachelor's degree in a science related field and interest in the Veterinary Medicine field.
Applicants should be agile with a good sense of balance in order to maneuver around the exhibits and holding areas, including uneven and potentially slippery surfaces.
Applicants must be comfortable working with database computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and sensitive equipment.
Must be willing to work with frozen samples and in walk-in freezers.
As well as possess good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a veterinary laboratory setting is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with setting up and processing routine blood samples.
Work with laboratory technicians to perform plasma/serum separations, prepare blood slides, and assist with performing serum chemistries and cell counts using an automated analyzer.
Assist with maintaining laboratory and veterinary clinic cleanliness and routine maintenance of equipment.
Conducts weekly water quality testing.
Assist with maintaining sample inventory
Assist with shipping samples to outside researchers
Assist with maintaining medical and laboratory records and logs.
Assist with organizing and inventorying consumable supplies for the laboratories, to include lifting and moving boxes up to 50 lbs.
Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of service.
Present structured and impromptu talks on topics regarding the Alaska SeaLife Center's Veterinary Department by learning to employ appropriate public presentation techniques and devices geared to the characteristics and interest of particular audiences.
Complies with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.