Animal Care Intern
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is seeking qualified applicants for 1-2 part-time animal care interns with the Sea Bird Research Program in Laurel, MD.
Primary responsibilities include:
The ideal applicant will have experience working with animals, be interested in biological research, and be willing to work hard outside in all weather conditions. The internship is part time and requires a minimum of 30 hours a week. For students returning to college, there can be an option to lower the amount of hours, once classes start. Course credit through your University may be possible with approval from your academic department. Applicants must provide their own transportation to and from the center.
These positions offer an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain animal care and research experience under the mentorship of U.S. Geological Survey researchers. Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please send a resume, a schedule of available work hours and a brief letter of interest to Alexander Vidal (UMD Alum!) at avidal@usgs.gov.
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is seeking qualified applicants for 1-2 part-time animal care interns with the Sea Bird Research Program in Laurel, MD.
They are looking to fill these positions ASAP. This internship involves assisting with animal care and research at a captive colony of seaducks. There will also be ample opportunities for interns to get involved with the training of ducklings for ongoing behavioral studies. The colony consists of 9 different species including diving and dabbling ducks.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Assisting with daily care of ducklings and adult birds
- Assisting in behavioral training techniques
- Performing maintenance/cleaning tasks as assigned
- Conducting behavioral observations
The ideal applicant will have experience working with animals, be interested in biological research, and be willing to work hard outside in all weather conditions. The internship is part time and requires a minimum of 30 hours a week. For students returning to college, there can be an option to lower the amount of hours, once classes start. Course credit through your University may be possible with approval from your academic department. Applicants must provide their own transportation to and from the center.
These positions offer an excellent opportunity for qualified and motivated individuals to obtain animal care and research experience under the mentorship of U.S. Geological Survey researchers. Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please send a resume, a schedule of available work hours and a brief letter of interest to Alexander Vidal (UMD Alum!) at avidal@usgs.gov.