Senior Aquarist - Marine Life Ops & Life Support Lead

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis Resorts in Dubai is seeking a Senior Aquarist - Marine Life Operations to oversee daily marine and freshwater animal care, life support systems, water quality, and guest education within a luxury resort environment.

This role requires at least four years of professional aquarist experience, a passion for animal welfare, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team while maintaining high operating standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology-related field required and strong animal husbandry background.
• Minimum 4 years of professional aquarist experience in a zoological or accredited facility.
• Certifications: PADI Rescue Scuba or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with life support systems and water quality monitoring.
• Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, hygienic, safe aquarium environments for animals, guests and staff.
• Conduct daily observations of marine and freshwater species and note health or behavioral changes.
• Support diagnosis, treatment and corrective actions under established protocols.
• Maintain accurate animal records and departmental documentation.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of exhibits and life support systems.
• Monitor life support systems and report abnormal conditions, assist with corrective actions.

Skills

Marine animal husbandry

Aquarium operations

Water quality testing

Life Support Systems

Animal welfare

Guest education

Aquarist mentoring

ZIMS

OERCA

Behavioral assessment

Quarantine procedures

Nutrition and feeding

Record keeping

Marine conservation

Educational presentations

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related discipline

Tools

OERCA

ZIMS

Job description

Atlantis Resorts in Dubai is seeking a Senior Aquarist - Marine Life Operations to oversee daily marine and freshwater animal care, life support systems, water quality, and guest education within a luxury resort environment.

This role requires at least four years of professional aquarist experience, a passion for animal welfare, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team while maintaining high operating standards.