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RARipley's Aquarium of Canada
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada•Aquarium & Marine Life

Aquarist I

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Experience flexible

Compensation

$17 - $17 per hour

Posted

4h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

As an Aquarist I, you will provide daily, hands-on care for a variety of marine and freshwater animals, maintain husbandry areas and life support systems, and conduct water quality testing. This entry-level role involves animal health management, detailed record keeping, and assisting with animal moves and transports, often requiring SCUBA diving.

Ripley Entertainment Inc. is seeking applications for the position of Aquarist I for our Marine Science Research Center, a quarantine facility in Buffalo, New York that supports all three Ripley’s Aquarium locations.

As an Aquarist I, you will be reporting to the Senior Aquarist and Curator and working with a team of aquatic professionals in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide daily, hands-on care for a variety of marine and freshwater animals, including fish, sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and invertebrates

  • Maintain all husbandry areas, exhibits and life support systems in accordance with established protocols

  • Animal health: routine animal care, diet preparation, feeding, training

  • Water quality testing and analysis

  • Animal disease identification and treatment

  • Maintain live food cultures and holding tanks as needed

  • Communicate effectively with team

  • Maintain detailed records regarding daily maintenance and animal welfare

  • Assist with animal moves and transports

  • SCUBA diving and/or snorkeling when required

  • Additional duties as assigned

Candidates will possess the following:

  • Four year degree in Marine Biology, Zoology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field

  • Experience caring for animals in a closed system

  • Valid New York Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

  • Basic knowledge of the taxonomy of marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates

  • Excellent observational, communication, computer, and written skills

  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and to work in aquarium back areas which requires climbing ladder, bending, and standing for long periods of time.

  • Able to work flexible hours including evening, weekends, and holidays and in “on-call” capacity.

Preferred Candidates will also possess:

  • Valid Open Water SCUBA Certification or higher from recognized body.

  • Experience with proper food handling, preparation, nutrition and feeding techniques in an aquarium setting

  • Working knowledge of water quality testing and analysis, maintenance and filtration including familiarity of life support systems

  • Basic mechanical knowledge of pumps, lighting and filtration

  • Knowledge of TRACKS Software.

Experience Required
Entry level position.

Perks
Upon completion of a probationary period, employees are eligible for a robust benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), access to retirement programs (401k), and paid time off (2 weeks).

Salary
$17.30/hr, Full Time

Updated 4h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Water Quality Testing • 1+ yrs
Life Support Systems • 1+ yrs
SCUBA Diving • 1+ yrs
Marine Biology • 1+ yrs
Taxonomy • 1+ yrs
TRACKS Software • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

Experience flexible

Certifications

New York Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$17 - $17 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBuffalo, New York, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

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

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Team size

Growing team

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States

Ripley Entertainment Inc. is seeking applications for the position of Aquarist I for our Marine Science Research Center, a quarantine facility in Buffalo, New York that supports all three Ripley’s Aquarium locations.

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Aquarist I

Buffalo, New York, United States • Full Time