Aquatic Life Support Systems Laboratory Tech $26.00-28.00/HR

Canada's Wonderland; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA is seeking a Life Support Laboratory Technician to oversee the overall operation of the Life Support Laboratory, including staffing, inventory control, water chemistry, quality control, and adherence to governmental and safety policies.

You will operate and maintain related equipment and chemical processes, assist in annual budget preparation, and oversee purchasing of lab materials.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of water chemistry across marine mammal, fish and avian systems.
• Ability to work in all weather, indoors and outdoors.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient operation of the Life Support Laboratory.
• Operate and maintain all related equipment and chemical processes.
• Assist in budget preparation under Life Support Supervisor guidance.
• Oversee purchasing of new materials and supplies for the Laboratory.
• Communicate testing results to Attending Veterinarian Team and Management via the OERCA Animal Welfare Application.
• Communicate results to Life Support Team for real-time adjustments.
• Enforce safety policies and interface with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Ensure facilities comply with regulatory and accrediting standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Organization

Communication

Education

AALSO Water Quality Certification (preferred)

AZA or ZAA affiliation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the overall operation of the Life Support Laboratory including staffing, inventory control, water chemistry, quality control, and adherence to governmental and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of the Life Support Laboratory.
• Operate and maintain all related equipment and chemical processes.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget under the direction of the Life Support Supervisor.
• Oversee the purchasing of new materials and supplies for the Laboratory.
• Communicate testing results to Attending Veterinarian Team and Management via the OERCA Animal Welfare Application.
• Communicate testing results to the Life Support Team for real time adjustments.
• Oversee the Laboratory's safety program and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations to maintain all standards accordingly.
• Work in concert with Life Support Supervisor to ensure all facilities are complaint with both regulatory and accrediting organization as appropriate.
• Enforce all departmental policies as needed; follow and enforce all polices of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous experience as a Water Quality Laboratory Technician (AZA or ZAA Affiliation Preferred)
• AALSO Water Quality Certification Preferred.
• Experience with OERCA Animal Welfare Application preferred.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of water chemistry, as it applies to a wide variety of systems including marine mammal, fish and avian systems.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to deal effectively with other professionals and governmental agencies.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess good corrected/uncorrected eyesight.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Applications