Aquarist II

SUMMARY The marine husbandry aquarist II is responsible for the daily care and health management of all marine livestock in the facility. These duties include but are not limited to: distributing feeds to marine livestock, 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 holding systems Water testing and data entry Mix and distribute chemicals Prepare and distribute feeds to livestock Prepare arrival and holding spaces for incoming shipments Remove animals in need of treatment and place in treatment systems Identify and remove healthy animals from the treatment system Treatment area maintenance Clean and maintain tanks, systems, and work areas 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.