Aquatic Water Quality Technician - Lab & System Maintenance

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store/Attraction employee discounts

Medical, Vision, Dental, Company Paid

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, seeks a Water Quality Technician to support Life Sciences under the Curatorial Staff. The role focuses on ensuring optimal water quality and animal wellbeing across all aquatic systems, calibrating lab instruments, and preparing routine data reports.

The position requires a chemistry background, 2+ years of water testing experience, and the ability to work in a hands-on lab environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Preferred minimum two years' experience in water quality analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of water parameters and life support systems essential.
• Experience with animal health testing and basic lab procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform water quality testing on all aquatic systems (salinity, pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, copper, ORP, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, phosphate, chlorine).
• Calibrate electrodes/probes and maintain laboratory equipment; keep lab clean and functional.
• Conduct system bacterial analysis for Enterococcus and Coliform levels; report results to staff.
• Monitor therapeutic medication levels in quarantine systems and assist with system cycling.
• Assist with health care procedures, daily treatments, and preventive care under supervision.
• Help plan short- and long-term water quality goals and manage inventory.

Skills

Water quality testing

Water parameter knowledge

Lab equipment calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Meters

Spectrophotometers

Colorimeters

Refractometers

Tensionometers

Job description

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO, seeks a Water Quality Technician to support Life Sciences under the Curatorial Staff. The role focuses on ensuring optimal water quality and animal wellbeing across all aquatic systems, calibrating lab instruments, and preparing routine data reports.

The position requires a chemistry background, 2+ years of water testing experience, and the ability to work in a hands-on lab environment.