Biologist - Trainer 1

Lm Services Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lm Services Corporation seeks a Biologist Trainer 1 to oversee day-to-day husbandry and the wellbeing of ambassador animals. The role focuses on operant conditioning to support guest engagement through public presentations with a wide variety of animals.

You will train animal behavior, provide enrichment activities, and ensure health and safety standards while maintaining records and collaborating with the Guest Experience Department and Aquarium Foundation to educate and entertain diverse

Qualifications

• Full-time, paid experience in zoological animal husbandry with emphasis on operant conditioning, educational presentations, and guest engagement.

Responsibilities

• Train animal behavior and provide enrichment activities.
• Public presentations and interactive programs for guests.
• Maintain up-to-date records on animal health, training, enrichment, and system checks.
• Monitor health concerns and cooperate with departments to engage diverse audiences.

Skills

Operant conditioning

Guest engagement

Public presentations

Animal husbandry

SCUBA diving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position: Biologist Trainer 1Department: Life SciencesWe are currently looking for an energetic and dynamic Biologist Trainer 1 to join our team. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day husbandry and wellbeing of the ambassador animals within the Aquarium, with a specific focus on operant conditioning.As a Biologist Trainer 1, you will be responsible for using operant conditioning to facilitate guest engagement opportunities through public presentations with the facility’s wide variety of animals.Roles & ResponsibilitiesUndertake daily operations to ensure highest level of safety, courtesy, education, efficiency, and operational readiness at all times.Train animal behavior and provide enrichment activities.Public presentations and interactive programs consistent with the facility’s philosophy and procedures.Maintain positive representation to professional agencies and institutions.Compliance with health and safety standards in accordance with local municipality, state and federal rules and regulations.Provide animal care and ensure habitats meet compliance of facility specific policies and procedures.Maintain up-to-date electronic records on animal health, training sessions, enrichment, water quality, system maintenance, and system checks, as necessary.Monitor, identify, and communicate any animal health concerns.In collaboration with Guest Experience Department and the Aquarium Foundation, ensure habitats and programs engage, educate, and entertain diverse audiences.Work closely with the Aquarium Foundation to ensure volunteers and educators provide exemplary guest service and engagement.Perform daily dive requirements.Other duties as assigned.Skills & ExperienceFull-time, paid experience in zoological animal husbandry with emphasis on operant conditioning, educational presentations, and interpretive guest engagement.SCUBA Diver certification required.First Aid, Emergency O2, and CPR/AED certifications required.Certified diver or ability to obtain within six months of hire required.Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required.Competency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.