Aquarist I

Texas State Aquarium; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a dedicated biologist or aquarist to provide advanced care for aquatic animals, maintain exhibits, and support nutrition and water quality through SCUBA-enabled tasks. The role requires a Bachelor’s in marine biology and SCUBA certifications, plus First Aid/CPR/AED.

This position offers a hands-on work environment in a premier Gulf/Caribbean setting. Join a premier institution focused on education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field with 1 year experience in a public aquarium or zoo.
• Open Water SCUBA certification.
• First aid, CPR, AED and Emergency Oxygen certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced care for aquatic animals, including fish and invertebrates.
• Clean and maintain aquarium exhibits, work areas, and related equipment.
• Prepare animal diets and feed according to established procedures.
• Perform daily maintenance of life support systems and monitor water quality parameters.
• Enter exhibits using SCUBA equipment to clean exhibits, provide animal care, and/or feed animals as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine biology

Open Water SCUBA certification

First aid certification

CPR certification

AED certification

Emergency Oxygen certification

Tools

SCUBA equipment

Job description

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one-of-a-kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limed to:

• Provide advanced care for aquatic animals, including fish and invertebrates.
• Clean and maintain aquarium exhibits, work areas, and related equipment.
• Prepare animal diets and feed according to established procedures.
• Perform daily maintenance of assigned life support systems and monitor water quality parameters.
• Enter exhibits using SCUBA equipment to clean exhibitory, provide animal care, and/or feed animals as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field from four-year college or university; one year of experience working in a public aquarium/zoo; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Open Water SCUBA certification
• Certifications in First aid, CPR, AED and Emergency Oxygen

Other

• health
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed