Kelp Forest Field & Lab Diving Internship

Monterey Bay Aquarium; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA invites applicants for two Kelp Forest Scientific Diving Internship positions. Interns will assist with field observations and data collection through scientific scuba diving and laboratory assays, primarily along the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Bay.

Scuba diving is essential; interns will split their time approximately 70% in the field and 30% in the laboratory. Selected applicants must be proactive, able to work in teams and independently, possess strong

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at an accredited college, university, tech, or trade school.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Six-month commitment of 3 full days per week (about 24 hours weekly).
• Field and laboratory work with scuba diving are required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in scuba-based data collection at depths < 70 ft.
• Support logistics for day-to-day field activities.
• Maintain scientific sampling equipment in the field.
• Perform data entry and quality control.
• Conduct laboratory assays.
• Prepare a project-based oral presentation.

Skills

Scuba diving

Data collection

Laboratory work

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

R

Job description

Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA invites applicants for two Kelp Forest Scientific Diving Internship positions. Interns will assist with field observations and data collection through scientific scuba diving and laboratory assays, primarily along the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Bay.

Scuba diving is essential; interns will split their time approximately 70% in the field and 30% in the laboratory. Selected applicants must be proactive, able to work in teams and independently, possess strong