Aquarist I

Quality Marine • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The marine husbandry aquarist I (Operational Focus) is an entry level position. The marine husbandry aquarist I is responsible for maintaining clean and healthy aquariums for livestock. These duties include but are not limited to: livestock health management, siphoning and cleaning livestock holding, and distribution of feeds to marine fishes and invertebrates.

Requirements

• Weekend and holiday work required
• Entry level - no prior experience required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Nice To Haves

• Keeping aquariums, a plus – tell us about it!

Responsibilities

• Check invoices and get counts for spacing
• Prepare arrival and holding spaces for incoming shipments
• Handling and moving livestock as needed
• Remove deceased animals from the holding systems
• Prepare and distribute feeds
• Clean tanks, systems, and work areas
• Water testing and data entry
• Assist livestock acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invert husbandry, packing and picking, facility maintenance teams.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed