Aquarist: Marine Animal Care & Conservation Hub

Seattle Aquarium; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking an Aquarist to join the Acquisitions, Conservation, and Quarantine (ACQ) team. The role focuses on care, husbandry, and quarantine of fish, invertebrates, and plants at ACC offsite facility south of downtown Seattle.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of animal-care experience in zoos, aquariums, or related environments, plus solid knowledge of marine biology, water quality, and life-support systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience involving the care and husbandry of animals in a zoo, aquarium, or related environment.
• Clear understanding of fish and invertebrate biology and technical knowledge of marine biology, water quality analysis, aquatic life support systems, and marine animal health.

Responsibilities

• Care and management of fish, invertebrates, and plants under the ACQ team.
• Acclimate newly acquired animals and support quarantine procedures.
• Monitor health and behavior, maintain daily logs with Tracks.
• Assist with transport logistics and water management planning.
• Maintain water quality and perform routine LSS maintenance.

Skills

Animal care experience

Marine biology knowledge

Water quality analysis

Life support systems

Data logging

Education

Biology/Marine biology degree or related field

Tools

Tracks software

Water testing equipment

Job description

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking an Aquarist to join the Acquisitions, Conservation, and Quarantine (ACQ) team. The role focuses on care, husbandry, and quarantine of fish, invertebrates, and plants at ACC offsite facility south of downtown Seattle.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of animal-care experience in zoos, aquariums, or related environments, plus solid knowledge of marine biology, water quality, and life-support systems.