Aquarist 1
About The Position
Aquarist 1 - SeaLife New Jersey Responsibilities: 🐙 Create unforgettable guest experiences by engaging visitors and sharing your passion for aquatic life. 🐟 Provide top-notch animal care by supporting feeding, husbandry, enrichment, and welfare programs. 🧪 Monitor habitats by performing basic water chemistry tests and spotting trends to keep animals thriving. 🐢 Support animal health through daily observations, safe handling, record-keeping, and assisting with treatments. 🌊 Maintain life support systems by following SOPs, biocontainment practices, and filtration procedures. 🎨 Enhance exhibits by helping design safe, immersive tank theming for guests. 🤿 Conduct safe dive operations in accordance with SEA LIFE dive policies (Open Water certified, rescue training encouraged). 🛟 Champion safety by following health, safety, and security procedures for guests, animals, and teammates. Qualifications & Experience What You'll Bring: ⏰ Flexible schedule superstar — available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. 🎓 Science-minded — degree in Life Sciences or aquarium/zoological certification preferred. 🌱 Experience welcome — 1–2 years is a plus, but passionate newcomers are encouraged to apply! Benefits 🎉 Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments! 🎉 🎢 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡 🏆 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work! 💼 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions. 📚 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth. 🚀 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us! Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨ Pay Range USD $22.00/Hr.
Requirements
- Flexible schedule superstar — available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Science-minded — degree in Life Sciences or aquarium/zoological certification preferred.
- Experience welcome — 1–2 years is a plus, but passionate newcomers are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Create unforgettable guest experiences by engaging visitors and sharing your passion for aquatic life.
- Provide top-notch animal care by supporting feeding, husbandry, enrichment, and welfare programs.
- Monitor habitats by performing basic water chemistry tests and spotting trends to keep animals thriving.
- Support animal health through daily observations, safe handling, record-keeping, and assisting with treatments.
- Maintain life support systems by following SOPs, biocontainment practices, and filtration procedures.
- Enhance exhibits by helping design safe, immersive tank theming for guests.
- Conduct safe dive operations in accordance with SEA LIFE dive policies (Open Water certified, rescue training encouraged).
- Champion safety by following health, safety, and security procedures for guests, animals, and teammates.
Benefits
- Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions.
- Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!
- 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.
- Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
