Aquarium Care Assistant — Fish & Enrichment

South Carolina Aquarium; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, SC is seeking an Aquarist Assistant to support aquarists and the Curator of Fishes. The role performs daily animal care, feeding, and life support maintenance, and keeps thorough records to support public education goals.

Responsibilities include assisting with exhibit maintenance, diet preparation, animal transport, water quality testing, and collaboration with veterinary staff. A biology-related Associate degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily animal care and husbandry preferred.
• Strong record-keeping and note-taking abilities required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist aquarists with daily animal care and exhibit maintenance.
• Prepare and distribute diets for various species.
• Partner with veterinary staff during procedures and transport animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and support enrichment activities.
• Assist in water quality testing and routine maintenance of life-support systems.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Tracks records system

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, SC is seeking an Aquarist Assistant to support aquarists and the Curator of Fishes. The role performs daily animal care, feeding, and life support maintenance, and keeps thorough records to support public education goals.

Responsibilities include assisting with exhibit maintenance, diet preparation, animal transport, water quality testing, and collaboration with veterinary staff. A biology-related Associate degree or equivalent experience is required.