Newport Aquarium Biologist Aide

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides care for all specimens in assigned area through proper husbandry protocols involving daily observations, feedings, water quality monitoring, and life support system (LSS) operations
• Ensures guest satisfaction by maintaining exceptional exhibits through routine maintenance
• Keeps support areas clean, organized and safe
• Complies with all SOPs pertaining to daily operations and safety
• Maintains records in accordance with protocols or as directed
• Provides coverage and assistance to other biologists and areas as assigned
• Cross-trains with other staff within the departments; this includes fresh and saltwater systems, reptiles, amphibians, and penguins.
• Promotes conservation, animal welfare, and good stewardship in daily tasks
• Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 8am to 1pm required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A fourth-year student studying toward a four-year degree in aquatic sciences, biology, or related field (school schedule must accommodate minimum work requirements throughout school terms); or graduate; or equivalent successful work experience in aquaculture and/or animal husbandry
• Husbandry experience acceptable from employment or internships/volunteering at a public aquarium, aquaculture facility, zoo, or school biology department activities. Advanced hobbyist experience is acceptable with demonstrated disease identification, isolation, and treatment planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ethics that generate and sustain a positive team atmosphere and professional environment
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel if necessary
• Certification from a recognized S.C.U.B.A. training organization highly desired
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to respond to emergencies when needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Senior Staff members.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and SCUBA dive physical (if applicable)
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor
• No history of allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)

Note: Position will involve exposure to inclement weather, dust, potentially dangerous and unpredictable animal species, and potentially dangerous machinery, restraint devices and toxic chemicals and/or drugs.  Occasional use of protective clothing or equipment is required. (e.g. goggles, mask, gloves, and gowns)

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development

You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before – ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start…and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics – truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!

And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.

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Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.