Jill Arnold
About Jill Arnold
Jill Arnold serves as the Director of Laboratory Services at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where she has worked since 1987. She oversees water quality monitoring for large fish systems and manages over 200 aquatic systems, utilizing her extensive background in biomedical research and biology.
Work at National Aquarium
Jill Arnold has served as the Director of Laboratory Services at the National Aquarium in Baltimore since 1987. In this role, she oversees the monitoring of coliform and Enterococcus levels in large fish systems. Her responsibilities include managing over 200 aquatic systems through on-site analyses that adhere to standard water monitoring methods. Arnold also manages the inventory for artificial seawater production and calibrates remote monitoring devices, such as ORP probes, ensuring the health and safety of aquatic environments.
Education and Expertise
Jill Arnold holds a Master's Degree in Biomedical Research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she studied from 1997 to 2000. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne, completing her studies from 1977 to 1981. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in biological sciences, which supports her extensive work in laboratory services and aquatic system management.
Background
Jill Arnold has dedicated her career to the field of laboratory services within aquatic environments. With over 37 years of experience at the National Aquarium, she has developed expertise in managing diverse aquatic systems and conducting essential laboratory analyses. Her work involves handling a variety of specimens, including terrestrial and aquatic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, teleosts, elasmobranchs, and invertebrates, showcasing her broad knowledge of biological diversity.
Laboratory Services Management
In her role, Jill Arnold is responsible for clinical laboratory services, which encompass manual and automated hematology, plasma chemistry, parasitology, cytology, and microbiology. Her management of these services ensures accurate and reliable data for the health assessment of various aquatic and terrestrial species. Arnold's expertise in laboratory techniques and monitoring contributes significantly to the overall mission of the National Aquarium in promoting aquatic conservation and education.