Aquatic Animal Care Specialist – Part-Time

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 38,000 - 53,000

Part time

14 days+

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Fridays and weekends schedule

Part-time position

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a part-time Animal Care Specialist to oversee the care of aquatic and other organisms with diverse needs. The role emphasizes maintaining life support systems, monitoring environmental variables, and ensuring IACUC compliance.

The successful candidate will have a biology-related degree and at least one year of aquatic husbandry experience, with preference for experience in quarantine management and handling aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
Minimum one year of full-time aquatic animal husbandry experience.
Experience with aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates preferred.
Experience managing quarantine systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee care and welfare of aquatic and other organisms with diverse needs.
Maintain life support systems and culture tanks; fabricate components as needed.
Monitor environmental variables (temperature, salinity, lighting, water quality).
Maintain accurate records of care, health status and life cycle events.
Ensure compliance with IACUC guidelines and quarantine requirements.