Biologist II, Animal Care

About the Aquarium Team:The Steinhart Aquarium inspires Academy visitors, increases their understanding and appreciation of biodiversity, and empowers them to make sustainability actions, with excellent live exhibits maintained to the highest standards. The Aquarium is a collaborative, supportive and innovative department that promotes a culture of trust, accountability and respect.   Key Responsibilities: Provides daily animal and plant care and habitat maintenance including animal feedings, habitat and back of house cleaning, health monitoring and environmental sampling for one or more of the following: fresh and saltwater aquariums, terrestrial invertebrate, reptile, amphibian, bird, plant and mammal habitats and holding areas Actively participates in the animal welfare and behavioral husbandry programs Assists in animal treatments and procedures as required Assists in the design and preparation of new display environments and habitats Actively seeks further training with all taxa represented in the living collection Maintains accurate records using the department’s standardized software programs Effectively communicates to the Aquarium management and staff Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative and effective working relations with fellow employees Participates in Academy committees and work groups as needed Presents programs to the general public, media and in professional meetings Interacts with professional colleagues, guests, the media and the general public in a professional manner Follows all Academy safety regulations Performs other job-related duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers Qualifications: A successful candidate will have the following:  Experience and/or Education: Required: Three (3) years paid full-time animal/plant care or related position(s) in a public aquarium or comparable institution, showing an increase in responsibility and experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marine or Aquatic Biology, Zoology or a related field Skills and Abilities: Required:  Knowledge of essential animal care and welfare requirements for the living collection Knowledge of USDA and AZA standards for animal care and welfare Knowledge of public aquarium /zoo operations, maintenance, record keeping and life support systems Excellent observation skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask, adapt, and prioritize Ability to read and interpret documents such as departmental protocols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to present programs and effectively convey information to guests, the general public, the media, colleagues, and in professional meetings Ability to work as a member of a team and engage in a culture that promotes trust, respect and accountability Ability to utilize web-based communication and collaboration applications Willingness to seek further training in animal and plant husbandry Ability to complete CPR/AED/First Aid certification Ability to work weekends and holidays on a routine basis   Preferred: SCUBA certified or able to attain SCUBA certification Experience with scientific research projects Physical Environment:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Ability to transport 50lbs. Ability to perform repetitive motion 75% of the time Requires the ability to stand, sit, walk and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear Must be able to work at a computer Must be able to climb stairs and ladders Must be able to swim Must be able to use extension poles, long-handled nets and shepherd’s hoods Must be able to work with, or adjacent to, venomous and dangerous animals

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