Zebrafish Husbandry Internship

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET's) mission is to develop innovative approaches to protect and restore coastal marine systems and their watersheds, sustainably use resources in ways to benefit human well-being, and to integrate research excellence with education, training and economic development.

Our Aquaculture Research Center (ARC)’s Zebrafish Facility provides unique capabilities for research with land-based, fully contained aquaculture systems, focusing on studying zebrafish as a model organism for many different biomedical applications. This research will further enhance knowledge of reproductive and developmental processes via physiological, biochemical and molecular approaches with the complementary goal of better understanding human health.

The goal of this internship is to expose students to animal husbandry in an aquatic research facility. Our goal as animal care staff is to maintain healthy animals for the research staff. This includes ensuring the aquatic systems are functioning properly and all animal care practices align with IACUC approved protocols. As an intern, you will learn proper animal care practices, how those practices might affect research output, and assist the Aquaculture Research Center staff with daily tasks.

• Learn how to properly maintain an aquatic recirculating system and daily husbandry tasks including feeding, tank care, and animal health

• Learn how to maintain a clean work environment in an aquaculture facility

• Learn how to monitor and maintain water quality in varying aquatic environmental conditions

This is a credit based internship opportunity. Apply by June 27, 2026