Aquarist I
quality marineLos Angeles (CA)
About the role
Job Description:
Job Description Marine Husbandry Aquarist SUMMARYThe marine husbandry aquarist I (Operational Focus) is an entry level position. The marine husbandry aquarist I is responsible for maintaining clean and healthy aquariums for livestock. These duties include but are not limited to: livestock health management, siphoning and cleaning livestock holding, and distribution of feeds to marine fishes and invertebrates.
Primary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Check invoices and get counts for spacing Prepare arrival and holding spaces for incoming shipments Handling and moving livestock as needed Remove deceased animals from the holding systems Prepare and distribute feeds Clean tanks, systems, and work areas Water testing and data entry Secondary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Assist livestock acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invert husbandry, packing and picking, facility maintenance teams. Other responsibilities as assigned Qualification/Requirements Weekend and holiday work required Entry level - no prior experience required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment Keeping aquariums, a plus - tell us about it!
Physical Requirements: Standing for more than 7 hours per day. Able to lift 60 lbs.
SUMMARY:
The marine husbandry aquarist II is responsible for the daily care and health management of all marine fishes in the facility. These duties include but are not limited to: distributing feeds to marine fishes, water quality sampling and testing, tank cleaning, inventory control, and recognition and treatment of diseases, making and distributing saltwater, and other husbandry-related tasks as assigned.
Primary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Remove deceased animals from the holding systems Prepare and distribute feeds to livestock Maintain system organization and move fish as needed Water testing and data entry Administer livestock treatments Remove animals in need of treatment and place in hospital systems Identify and remove healthy animals from the treatment system Clean and maintain tanks, systems, and work areas Mix and distribute chemicals Count and adjust inventory as required
Secondary RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Assist livestock acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invert husbandry, packing and picking, facility maintenance teams. Other responsibilities as assigned Qualification/Requirements Bachelor's degree in biology or related field or equivalent experience Weekend and holiday work required Strong verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment Knowledge of marine fishes and invertebrates required Fish pathology, coral husbandry, and coral propagation a plus Aquarium keeping, preferred (Ever kept a fish tank? Let us know!)
Physical Requirements: Standing for more than 7 hours per day. Able to lift 60 lbs.
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