Aquarium Animal Care & Life Support Technician

Posted 3 days ago

seattle aquariumBrooklyn (NY)

Animal Caretakers Zoos and Botanical Gardens

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About the role

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking an Assistant Aquarist to join our Temperate team within the Life Sciences Department. This role supports daily care and husbandry of our fish and invertebrate collection, and works with the Temperate Fish and Invertebrates team to promote animal health and wellbeing. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning exhibits, maintaining water quality, and keeping records. The ideal candidate has base animal care exposure and CPR/First Aid readiness; the role emphasizes

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