Life Support Laboratory Team Lead $28.00/HR

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of the Life Support Laboratory
• Operate and maintain all related equipment and chemical processes
• Aid in the preparation of the annual budget under the direction of the Life Support Supervisor
• Oversee the purchasing of new materials and supplies for the Laboratory
• Communicate testing results to the Attending Veterinarian Team and Management via the OERCA Animal Welfare Application
• Communicate testing results to the Life Support Team for real time adjustments
• Oversee the Laboratory’s safety program and enforce safety policies and procedures
• Interface with regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations to maintain all standards accordingly
• Work in concert with Life Support Supervisor to ensure all facilities are compliant with both regulatory and accrediting organizations as appropriate
• Enforce all departmental policies as needed; follow and enforce all policies of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous experience as a Water Quality Laboratory Technician (AZA or ZAA Affiliation Preferred)
• AALSO Water Quality Certification Preferred
• Experience with OERCA Animal Welfare Application preferred
• A thorough working knowledge of water chemistry, as it applies to a wide variety of systems including marine mammal, fish and avian systems
• Ability to work in all types of weather both indoors and outdoors
• Effective communication with other professionals and governmental agencies
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Corrected/uncorrected eyesight
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications