Aquatic Life Support Systems Laboratory Tech Lead $28.00/HR

Canada's Wonderland; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom seeks a Life Support Laboratory professional to manage overall operations, staffing, inventory, water chemistry, and quality control for the Life Support Lab.

The role includes equipment maintenance, budget support, purchasing oversight, and communication of test results to veterinary and management teams, with adherence to regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 Life Support Supervisor.
• 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 testing results to 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 standards.
• Ensure facilities comply with regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Enforce departmental policies and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom policies as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Organizational skills

Ability to work odd hours

Education

AZA or ZAA affiliation preferred

Water Quality Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

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