Aquatic Life Support Intern – Spring 2027

Georgia Aquarium, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is offering a Life Support Systems Intern position for Spring 2027. The internship focuses on operation and maintenance of aquatic Life Support Systems and the Water Quality Lab to support habitats at the Animal Care Facility.

The role involves working with senior staff, performing routine lab analyses, data reporting, and ensuring safety and compliance. Applicants should have a 4-year science degree or progress toward one, and must provide own

Qualifications

• 4-year earth or life science degree preferred.
• Knowledge of freshwater & seawater chemistry in relation to aquatic animals.
• Lab safety, workflow, data management and quality control experience.
• Experience with hand & power tools and shop equipment.
• Strong data analysis and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication within the LSS department for successful operations.
• Carry out routine water quality analyses in the WQ Lab.
• Monitor LSS-WQ lab equipment and processes; make changes as needed.
• Use the LSS controls system to monitor, record and modify operations.
• Prepare samples for Ion chromatography and Total Coliform testing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab instrumentation and LSS equipment.
• Interpret water chemistry reports and implement corrections.
• Produce daily data reports for the team.
• Handle chemical additives per OSHA safety requirements.
• Maintain LSS and LSS-WQ system logs and records.
• Spot potential problems and escalate to senior staff.
• Interface with other departments and maintain high quality standards.
• Follow safety policies and keep work area clean.
• Perform other duties including at the main aquarium.

Skills

Lab safety

Data analysis

Data management

MS Office

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors or progress towards one in earth or life science

Tools

Ion chromatography

Spectrophotometry

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is offering a Life Support Systems Intern position for Spring 2027. The internship focuses on operation and maintenance of aquatic Life Support Systems and the Water Quality Lab to support habitats at the Animal Care Facility.

The role involves working with senior staff, performing routine lab analyses, data reporting, and ensuring safety and compliance. Applicants should have a 4-year science degree or progress toward one, and must provide own