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Oregon Coast Aquarium•Aquarium

Aquarist 1

Location

Newport, Oregon, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

3h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Aquarist 1 is responsible for the daily care of animals in one or more galleries, including feeding, health assessment, and exhibit and system maintenance. This role involves monitoring water quality, maintaining records, and assisting with specimen collection and public presentations.

Under the general direction of the Curator, the Aquarist is directly responsible for all activities relating to the daily care of one or more animal galleries. The Aquarist is responsible for all aspects of animal care including feeding, health assessment, exhibit and/or system design, construction, and maintenance. He or she is also responsible for animal collection in the natural environment using acceptable methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participates in the daily cleaning, feeding, and husbandry of the animals under their care in accordance with standards set by the Curator. Assures normal operation and maintenance of exhibit and holding life support systems.

  • Participates in specimen collection and transport as needed. Assists in safe boating operations.

  • Reports unusual conditions or illnesses in the animals and assists, when trained and appropriate, in their treatment.

  • Monitors exhibit water quality and performs water quality analysis as necessary and appropriate.

  • Maintains all written and computer records relating to gallery inventories.

  • Works with other Aquarium functions as needed and appropriate, such as volunteer training, assisting with promotional events, and writing newsletter articles. Positively and accurately represents the Aquarium in presentations and tours given to media, staff, and visitors.

  • Demonstrates a continued interest in advancements in the aquarists field.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities over paid staff, but will supervise and/or coordinate the activities of students (ex: job shadows and OCCC Practicum).

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Minimum levels):

  • A degree in biology or zoology related field is preferred.

  • The incumbent must have substantive experience working with captive fish and invertebrates or fisheries biology.

  • Knowledge of Northwest aquatic life is preferred.

  • A scuba diving certification with cold water experience is preferred.

  • Knowledge of aquarium systems, biology, and health assessment and subsequent treatment are required.

  • Knowledge of and ability to use computers and standard, commonly accepted computer programs are required.

  • Ability to work under limited supervision, both independently and in a team environment is essential.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to make short presentations to visitor and volunteer groups is required.

Updated 3h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Working with captive fish and invertebrates • 1+ yrs
Fisheries biology • 1+ yrs
Aquarium systems • 1+ yrs
Biology • 1+ yrs
Health assessment • 1+ yrs
Water quality analysis • 1+ yrs
Computer skills • 1+ yrs
Communication skills • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Design

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationNewport, Oregon, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalMedium • 7/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 5/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Oregon Coast Aquarium

Team size

Growing team

Location

Newport, Oregon, United States

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an institution dedicated to the care and exhibition of aquatic animals, public education, and conservation.

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Aquarist 1

Newport, Oregon, United States • Full Time