Student Intern, Pritzker

Duties

Living Collection & Animal Care

• Assist Pritzker staff with feeding and caring for the Center's living collection in accordance with established procedures and IACUC guidelines.
• Assist with animal quarantine and medical treatments under the direction and supervision of appropriate Pritzker staff.
• Maintain accurate records and logs related to the living collection.
• Observe and report changes in animal behavior, health, or environmental conditions to Pritzker staff.
• Follow established animal care, safety, and sanitation procedures

Aquarium & Life Support Systems

• Assist with routine aquarium maintenance, including:

Conducting water changes * Changing and maintaining filters * Cleaning aquarium acrylics, decor, and equipment * Assisting with aquarium diving as appropriate * Maintaining life support equipment * Conducting and recording water quality testing

• Monitor aquarium systems and communicate equipment or environmental concerns to Pritzker staff.
• Maintain clean, organized, and functional aquarium and laboratory spaces. Laboratory & Research Support
• Assist faculty and Pritzker staff with laboratory activities and research projects as needed.
• Assist students with preparing, organizing, and breaking down laboratory projects and activities.
• Support the preparation and organization of specimens, supplies, equipment, and research materials.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring supplies are properly stored.
• Maintain accurate inventories and logs for specimens, equipment, chemicals, and other laboratory materials.

Research Vessel Support

• Assist Pritzker staff with general maintenance and preparation of research vessels.
• Help organize and maintain equipment and supplies used for marine research activities.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures when working with research vessels and marine equipment.

Laboratory Operations & Organization

• Support general laboratory maintenance and organization.
• Keep workspaces, equipment, and supplies clean and orderly.
• Assist with inventory management and tracking.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and established protocols.
• Communicate supply, equipment, maintenance, or operational needs to Pritzker staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the operations and educational mission of the Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center.

Other duties as assigned

Minimums

• Good academic and conduct standing
• Reliability and punctuality
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established protocols
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to perform hands-on laboratory and animal-care tasks
• Flexibility to work a schedule that meets the needs of the laboratory, including occasional weekend shifts when needed