Aquarist

SUMMARY

The marine husbandry aquarist II is responsible for the daily care and health management of all marine fishes in the facility. These duties include but are not limited to: distributing feeds to marine fishes, water quality sampling and testing, tank cleaning, inventory control, and recognition and treatment of diseases, making and distributing saltwater, and other husbandry-related tasks as assigned.

Primary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Remove deceased animals from the holding systems
Prepare and distribute feeds to livestock
Maintain system organization and move fish as needed
Water testing and data entry
Administer livestock treatments
Remove animals in need of treatment and place in hospital systems
Identify and remove healthy animals from the treatment system
Clean and maintain tanks, systems, and work areas
Mix and distribute chemicals
Count and adjust inventory as required

Secondary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Assist livestock acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invert husbandry, packing and picking, facility maintenance teams.
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field or equivalent experience
Weekend and holiday work required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Knowledge of marine fishes and invertebrates required
Fish pathology, coral husbandry, and coral propagation a plus
Aquarium keeping, preferred (Ever kept a fish tank? Let us know!)

Physical Requirements

Standing for more than 7 hours per day.

Able to lift 60 lbs.