AQUARIST II
Company: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Location: Fremont
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
NOTE: This position is looking for someone who can work in the
animal food room up to 2 days per weekAt the Monterey Bay Aquarium,
we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that
celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a
team of diverse backgrounds and voices, working together, increases
our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. We
welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly
encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people
with disabilities to apply.Job Summary: Under limited supervision,
care for and maintain our living collection and live animal
exhibits, with responsibility for overall animal health and
well-being, water quality of assigned exhibits and galleries,
routine maintenance of exhibits and associated infrastructure,
documentation and record-keeping, animal and plant acquisitions in
the field, and population and community management. Work
collaboratively with a team of husbandry professionals to manage a
gallery of live exhibits and associated holding systems. Maintain
the highest animal care and exhibit maintenance standards that
continually meet or exceed all AZA accreditation standards. Perform
other duties as required.Core Activities:
- Perform daily animal husbandry duties including but not limited
to diet preparation, feeding, and live exhibit maintenance.
- Conduct regular observations of animal health, behavior, and
welfare to include disease detection and formal animal welfare
assessments. Diagnose and respond to animal health issues or
welfare concerns. Recommend changes to gallery protocols that
improve standards and eliminate animal welfare concerns.
- Monitor and analyze water quality of exhibit, animal holding,
and quarantine systems. Implement changes to husbandry protocols
where necessary to maintain accepted water quality parameters.
- Document husbandry tasks, animal observations, animal health
records, animal welfare assessments, and other pertinent animal
transactions into the Tracks software database in accordance with
departmental standards.
- Perform exhibit maintenance SCUBA dives.
- Perform collections of plants and animals in the field via
tidepool collections, plankton tows, SCUBA diving, and/or boat
operations.
- Manage plant and animal communities within assigned live
exhibits, making routine stocking decisions with general curatorial
supervision.
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on critical water
and mechanical systems and equipment, including but not limited to,
fractionators, mechanical filters, UV sterilizers, small pumps,
recirculation loops, and exhibit lighting systems.
- Design, develop, and construct exhibits, holding aquariums, and
life support systems
- Mentor, train, and oversee the work of husbandry volunteers,
interns, and more junior husbandry staff members.Preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Bachelors Degree in Biology or related field or equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Aquarist I or
equivalent
- Ability to work with aquarium chemotherapeutics and other
chemicals
- Ability to perform precise chemical measurements and dosing
while adhering to all safety protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of the taxonomy of marine fish,
invertebrates, and plants
- Thorough understanding of animal food preparation, nutrition,
and feeding techniques
- Demonstrated understanding of water quality chemistry as it
pertains to aquarium systems (including the nitrogen cycle, pH,
dissolved gases, temperature, etc.)
- Demonstrated proficiency with the operation of aquarium life
support systems and various mechanical, biological, and chemical
filtration components
- Demonstrated understanding of fish and invertebrate disease,
parasites, and animal health management and welfare
- SCUBA certification highly desirable; ability to pass an
occupational dive physical highly desirable
- Small boat handling experience desirable
- Experience working with and supervising volunteers
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficiency with the Tracks animal database system or similar
animal records database
- Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict
resolution skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated time management skills with a proven ability to
meet deadlines and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Aptitude for using basic hand and power tools
- Ability to work within, and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's
Core Values
- Must be willing to interact with large groups, crowds, or
gatherings
- Must possess the ability to obtain a valid California driver's
license and maintain clearance in the DMV Pull Program
- Start times as early as 6:30 AM, if working in the food
room
- Schedule: Sunday - ThursdayPhysical Requirements to Perform
Essential Job Functions:
- Typical office equipment, basic hand and power tools, MBA
vehicles, small boats
- Extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, and
squatting
- Occasional unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs
- Typical office, main aquarium, aquarium exhibits, animal care
spaces, outdoors field work (boats on open ocean, coastal habitats,
tidepools, etc.)Hourly Compensation Range Minimum:$26.83-$30.77 USD
per hour. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and
relevant skills/knowledge set.Education
Preferred: Bachelors
Preferred: Associates
Preferred: High School
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Keywords: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Rohnert Park , AQUARIST II, Other , Fremont, California
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