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Aquarist I at Texas State Aquarium

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aquatic Animal Care, Exhibit Maintenance, Diet Preparation, Life Support Systems Maintenance, Water Quality Monitoring, SCUBA Diving

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one-of-a-kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience. Responsibilities include but are not limed to: * Provide advanced care for aquatic animals, including fish and invertebrates. * Clean and maintain aquarium exhibits, work areas, and related equipment. * Prepare animal diets and feed according to established procedures. * Perform daily maintenance of assigned life support systems and monitor water quality parameters. * Enter exhibits using SCUBA equipment to clean exhibitory, provide animal care, and/or feed animals as needed. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field from four-year college or university; one year of experience working in a public aquarium/zoo; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Open Water SCUBA certification * Certifications in First aid, CPR, AED and Emergency Oxygen Other This position offers an attractive benefits/vacation package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced care for fish and invertebrates while maintaining aquarium exhibits and related equipment. Monitor water quality and utilize SCUBA equipment for exhibit cleaning and animal feeding.