Megan Murray Email & Phone Number

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States

Freshwater Institute

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

As a laboratory technician, I am responsible for physical, chemical, and microbiological analysis of water samples for research occurring on site in order to report on the quality of the water and maintain the healthy environment for the aquaculture system tanks. I operate and maintain lab equipment, such as spectrophotometers, bench top meters and probes.

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

I worked as an environmental laboratory intern at Freshwater Institute, a facility focused on conservation and sustainability. My daily duties included physical, chemical, and microbiological analysis of water samples for current research projects happening on site in order to report on the quality of the water and maintain the healthy environment for the.

Omaha, Nebraska

My time as an Animal Care Intern in the Walter Scott Aquarium allowed me to learn the husbandry of many marine species including corals, jellyfish, sea turtles, sharks, sting rays, and various saltwater fish. I prepared daily diets and carried out other daily tasks such as feedings and tank cleaning. I was able to assist in enrichment for an octopus.

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Biology

Activities and Societies: While a student, I conducted a study on the water quality effects of ambient carbon dioxide on closed-system.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: I started as a member, but quickly became passionate about Beta Beta Beta. I then served as the Historian and.