Biologist

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine as scheduled.
• Maintain accurate and informative daily animal records in ZIMS Species 360.
• Prepare daily diet and nutritional needs for the animal collection.
• Perform daily water quality testing of all exhibits using a HACH DR6000.
• Minor Life Support System maintenance as needed.
• Aid Director and Curatorial staff with medical treatments and husbandry procedures as needed.

Communication

• Cultivate helpful and respectful guest interactions.
• Participate in various public presentations, with or without animals.
• Communicate any animal-related or other concerns to Curator / Life Sciences Manager.
• Interact with dignitaries, professionals, special guests, VIPs, or tours as directed.

Department Management

• Observe and help maintain department areas (and those not normally your responsibility) as directed.
• Report supply needs to Director and or Curatorial staff.
• Assure exhibit "readiness" for opening daily.
• Make frequent daily rounds to evaluate cleanliness of work area/ equipment and safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Ability to SCUBA dive daily and complete a diving assessment on site once hired.
• Ability to be medically cleared by a physician for SCUBA before hire.
• Ability to work in a high-paced structured environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, administrative, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), fluent English and articulate.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and consistently produce quality results.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology (or related field) preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a public aquarium with teleost and/or elasmobranch species.

Other Requirements

• Must be SCUBA certified with a minimum of 20 logged hours of dive time. (Advanced certifications preferred.)
• Must be certified in CPR, 1st Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen Administration (or acquire certification within 2 weeks of hire date).

Disclaimer

The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

This position is a tipped position.