Wet Collections Internship at Royal Ontario Museum

Join the Royal Ontario Museum as a Wet Collections Intern for Summer 2026, where you'll support essential preservation and management of insect and invertebrate collections. This full-time internship is crucial for the care and stewardship of museum specimens.

Working closely with ROM’s Insects & Arachnids team, you will help maintain ethanol-preserved specimens while monitoring for preservation issues. You'll follow safety protocols and learn about collection management initiatives alongside experienced professionals in the field.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with inventory management of wet collections
• Identify and report risks to preservation integrity
• Follow handling and storage procedures for specimens
• Help ensure organized collection environments
• Maintain thorough documentation and progress tracking

Requirements:
• Pursuing or holding a B.Sc. degree in a related discipline
• Previous involv...