Ocean Tank Aquarist & Education Mentor

Natural and Cultural Resources; Manteo (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island is seeking an Ocean Tank Aquarist to join our team. You will be responsible for the daily care of all animals in display, holding and quarantine systems, including fishes, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, and for exhibit maintenance and education program support.

Reporting to the Animal Husbandry Curator, you will train and supervise interns and volunteers, coordinate acquisitions and transport of animals, and keep detailed records.

Qualifications

• Experience with care and feeding of aquatic animals.
• Knowledge of aquarium life support systems and maintenance.
• Experience with disease and parasite identification and control.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily care of a variety of animals per approved husbandry standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of exhibits and life support equipment.
• Coordinates acquisitions, dispositions, transports and acclimation of display animals.
• Collaborates across departments to complete responsibilities aligning with Aquarium mission.
• Trains and supervises interns and volunteers.
• Supports Education staff to enhance visitor programs.
• Maintains records of animal collection.
• Maintains large saltwater tank life support and water chemistry.

Skills

Aquatic animal care

Life support systems

Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical/Carpany

Disease and parasite control

Nutrition and behavior

Elasmobranch handling

Ozone systems

AALSO certification

Aquarium systems >50,000 gal

Job description

The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island is seeking an Ocean Tank Aquarist to join our team. You will be responsible for the daily care of all animals in display, holding and quarantine systems, including fishes, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, and for exhibit maintenance and education program support.

Reporting to the Animal Husbandry Curator, you will train and supervise interns and volunteers, coordinate acquisitions and transport of animals, and keep detailed records.