Field Marine Stranding Response Technician

National Aquarium; Ocean City (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid time off

Six paid floating holidays

Paid family leave

Health care after 30 days of full-time

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

National Aquarium is seeking a Stranding Response Technician to provide regional field response and triage for live-stranded marine mammals and sea turtles along Maryland’s Atlantic coast. The role supports incident planning and 24-hour hotline coverage, working under the Animal Rescue Manager and Response Biologist.

Based in Ocean City, MD, this full-time seasonal position requires on-site work and the ability to reside near the primary response area; a valid driver’s license and physical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, aquatic sciences, environmental or related science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with stranding response or rehabilitation organizations and live pinnipeds preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; able to drive various vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide field response and triage of live stranded marine mammals and sea turtles along the Atlantic Coast and Eastern Shore of Maryland.
• Ensure humane care, welfare, and disposition of stranded animals in field and triage with veterinarians and staff.
• Assist with animal assessments, patient care, and treatment of pinnipeds and sea turtles undergoing triage.
• Maintain accuracy of stranding records per federal and Aquarium standards.
• Support necropsy with biologists and veterinarians; participate in emergency response planning.
• Maintain triage facility readiness and equipment; support training for volunteers.

Skills

Field response

Live-stranded animals handling

Flexible schedule

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Mentor interns/volunteers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology / aquatic sciences / environmental science

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Adobe

Aquarium software

Tracks

ZIMS

Job description

National Aquarium is seeking a Stranding Response Technician to provide regional field response and triage for live-stranded marine mammals and sea turtles along Maryland’s Atlantic coast. The role supports incident planning and 24-hour hotline coverage, working under the Animal Rescue Manager and Response Biologist.

Based in Ocean City, MD, this full-time seasonal position requires on-site work and the ability to reside near the primary response area; a valid driver’s license and physical