This page is designed to provide Marquette students and alumni with information on career, internship, and volunteer opportunities in various biological fields.

Find more information about internships and careers at Marquette's Career Services Center

Full Time Positions

Blood Center of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

A variety of positions are available through the Blood Center of Wisconsin. Not only can you work directly with people in our community to provide blood, marrow, tissue and organ donations, you can also become part of a wide-reaching effort to extend the life and health of patients in our hospitals through diagnostic testing, medical service and leading-edge basic and clinical research

Part Time Jobs, Internships, and Summer Opportunities

Urban Ecology Center

Milwaukee, WI

The Urban Ecology Center is a nationally recognized model of urban environmental education. Available positions and internships are posted regularly on their website. Current available positions include: Summer Interns: Arboretum Restoration, Education, Research, Stewardship and Facilities, and Volunteer and Visitor Services

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) sites in Biological Sciences

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.

Summer Internships in Biology

Columbia University's resources for undergraduate summer internships in biology

Association of American Medical Colleges

This site lists medical science summer research program opportunities for undergraduates:

Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience

A community of neuroscientist faculty who are interested in undergraduate education have put together resources on this site for students. Look here for neuroscience focused internship opportunities.

Links to Professional Societies in Biology

Use the links provided on this site to identify professional organizations in areas that interest you. There may be information and opportunities listed on the websites of the various societies that may be useful in finding opportunities.

Student Employment

Department of Biological Sciences

Marquette University

A limited number of student employment opportunities are available for Marquette students. Inquire in the department office (Wehr Life Sciences 109).

Discovery World

Milwaukee, WI

A variety of jobs open up occasionally including those for part-time weekend instructors to teach interactive classes and workshops. Available positions and internships are posted regularly on their website.

Laboratory Assistant

Department of Biological Sciences

Marquette University

Marquette students may be hired for laboratory work in faculty research laboratories on a part time basis, with duties ranging from general tasks such as washing glassware to carrying out their own independent research projects. These positions can be paid hourly or independent research projects can receive academic credit BIOL 4956.

Contact: Ms. Deborah Weaver

Volunteer Positions

Aurora Health Care

Various Locations

Aurora invites you to participate in any one of the many volunteer programs at their health care facilities. Opportunities are available across eastern Wisconsin.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

The gift of your time and talent can benefit the kids who depend on the services provided by Children's Hospital and Health System. There are many ways to volunteer.

Discovery World

Milwaukee, WI

Discovery World accepts volunteers for a number of positions, including exhibit guides, aquarium docents, weekend educators, and special event assistants.

Contact: Katie Pennel

Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee, WI

Year round volunteer positions are available working with educating the public, observing the animals, and staffing events.

Contact: Zoo Pride

Urban Ecology Center

Milwaukee, WI

Volunteers at the Urban Ecology Center can help with environmental education programming, invasive species management, and greeting guests at the center.

Contact: Susan Winans

Wisconsin Human Society

Milwaukee, WI

Volunteers at the Wisconsin Humane Society help over 20,000 animals a year through fostering, dog walking, or working in our Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Contact: Volunteer Coordinator