Aquarium Water Quality Technician (Temp, 12 weeks)

Shedd Aquarium; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

401(k)

Parking/public transit subsidies

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Employee tickets

Résumé du poste

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is seeking a Water Quality Technician (Temp) to coordinate and perform routine water quality analyses across habitats. You will work with wet chemistry techniques and automated instrumentation, recording data and maintaining records.

The role requires weekend/holiday coverage and shifts Sunday through Thursday. The position is full-time, non-exempt for 12 weeks with potential extension, onsite at Chicago facilities.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in chemistry, biology, zoology, or related field required or in progress.
• Two years working in a water quality laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with basic aquarium water chemistry.
• Experience with Animal Care Database - TRACKS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrate commitment to Shedd’s vision, mission, and values.
• C ultivates and maintains a positive working environment.
• Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials and a safe working environment.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Covers shifts at the Center for Animal Care and Sustainability as needed.
• Collects water samples from various basins, exhibits, and life support systems.
• Supervises, trains, and assists volunteers and interns in the performance of accurate water testing.
• Maintains water quality records daily.
• Calibrates and maintains water quality equipment in proper working order.
• Maintains inventory of materials needed for regular environmental analysis.
• Performs system additions as required.
• Assists in the calibration of in-line probes.
• Conducts environmental quality studies as directed.
• Supports other departments, such as Learning and Development, by giving tours of the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Water quality testing

Wet chemistry techniques

Team coordination

Volunteer supervision

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology/zoology or related field

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Animal Care Database - TRACKS

Description du poste

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is seeking a Water Quality Technician (Temp) to coordinate and perform routine water quality analyses across habitats. You will work with wet chemistry techniques and automated instrumentation, recording data and maintaining records.

The role requires weekend/holiday coverage and shifts Sunday through Thursday. The position is full-time, non-exempt for 12 weeks with potential extension, onsite at Chicago facilities.