What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquarist position at National Aquarium?
The National Aquarium is looking for an Aquarist to join the Australia-Rainforest team. Candidates should have an interest and passion for freshwater habitats and the organisms that live within them. Responsible for the care of an exciting freshwater fish collection (including those in our Amazon River Forest exhibits), the successful candidate will be well versed in freshwater fish husbandry, familiar with large life support systems, and be dive certified. This position provides assigned specimens with excellent day-to-day care through approved husbandry practices; keeps exhibits, reserve tanks, support equipment, and workspaces well maintained, participates in the acquisition/disposition, transport and acclimation of specimens as well as the training of assigned specimens using positive reinforcement; participates in the design and maintenance of exhibits and reserve tanks, including life support equipment, as assigned. Fully accountable for animals and systems under care in assigned areas. Will be primary contact for assigned areas.
A bachelor’s degree in biology, or related major, or equivalent work experience, is required, with a minimum of two years’ experience in an aquarium or zoological field with an emphasis on closed aquatic systems required.
The ability to develop and maintain professional business relationships with co-workers, volunteer staff, interns, and professional colleagues is required.
The successful candidate will possess competent computer skills and have the ability to accurately utilize all NA software programs including TRACKS.
Must possess (or have the ability to obtain) a valid Maryland driver's license within 90 days.
The National Aquarium is committed to diversity and invites individuals who bring a diversity of culture, experience, and ideas to apply.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM
Recently named one of Baltimore’s Best Places to Work, the National Aquarium opened in 1981 as a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization, the jewel of the city’s Inner Harbor redevelopment. SmartCEO Magazine honored the National Aquarium with the Healthiest Workplace award and the Corporate Culture award in 2016. With a mission to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures, the Aquarium is consistently ranked one of the nation’s two top aquariums and has hosted over 51 million guests since opening.
Today, the National Aquarium builds on a history of local, regional and global conservation initiatives that provide real solutions for protecting marine life, ecosystems and aquatic communities. Its Animal Rescue team has rescued, rehabilitated and released hundreds of marine mammals and endangered sea turtles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its Animal Care and Welfare teams participate in important research efforts to confront pressing ocean conservation issues and advocate for smarter policies at local, state and federal levels. Through education, research, conservation action and advocacy, the National Aquarium is pursuing a vision to change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet.
HOW TO APPLY Interested and engaged applicants should apply through our website http://aqua.org/jobs. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made by e-mailing HR@aqua.org