Life Support Lab Lead - Water Quality & Compliance

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is seeking a Life Support Laboratory Team Lead to oversee the Life Support Laboratory operations, including staffing, inventory control, water chemistry, and safety adherence. You will ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate with veterinary and management teams.

Responsibilities include budgeting support, purchasing oversight, and communicating test results via OERCA and real-time adjustments with the Life Support Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in water quality testing and lab operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety policies.
• Proven ability to communicate results to stakeholders effectively.
• Skill in using standard office software (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment and chemical processes in the Life Support Laboratory.
• Assist in preparing annual budget under the Life Support Supervisor.
• Oversee purchasing of materials and supplies for the Laboratory.
• Communicate testing results to Attending Veterinarian Team and Management via OERCA.
• Communicate results to Life Support Team for real time adjustments.
• Oversee the Laboratory’s safety program and enforce policies.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies to maintain standards.
• Ensure facilities comply with regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Enforce departmental policies and perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Water quality testing

Regulatory compliance

Communication with teams

Microsoft Office

Education

AZA or ZAA affiliation preferred

AALSO Water Quality Certification preferred

Tools

OERCA Animal Welfare Application

Job description

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is seeking a Life Support Laboratory Team Lead to oversee the Life Support Laboratory operations, including staffing, inventory control, water chemistry, and safety adherence. You will ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate with veterinary and management teams.

Responsibilities include budgeting support, purchasing oversight, and communicating test results via OERCA and real-time adjustments with the Life Support Team.