Temporary Biologist - Sea Turtle, Rescue & Rehabilitation

Join the New England Aquarium's Rescue & Rehabilitation team and provide medical care to stranded sea turtles at our Animal Care Center in Quincy, MA. Free parking is available on-site. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place, and all staff must be vaccinated and boosted unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.

About the role

This is a 3-month, temporary position with a regular schedule of 40 hours per week. Typical hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, but flexibility to work varied hours and days of the week is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry duties in the sea turtle hospital.
• Train volunteer teams.
• Provide care and treatments to cold-stunned sea turtles.
• Respond to hotline calls when appropriate.
• Manage the stranding database and other administrative tasks.
• Assist with health assessments and medical procedures, including animal restraint.
• Support reporting requirements and other administrative responsibilities.
• Assist with necropsies as needed.
• Maintain records and databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and comfort driving larger non-commercial vehicles.
• Ability to work in 55°F temperatures for long periods, stand for extended durations, lift up to 50 lbs from the floor, and perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.

Skills

• Experience with cold-stunned sea turtles preferred.
• Veterinary Technician skills preferred, including wound care, injections, drawing blood, and other basic clinical procedures.