Aquarist II

Quality Marine•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The marine husbandry aquarist II is responsible for the daily care and health management of all marine livestock in the facility. These duties include but are not limited to: distributing feeds to marine livestock, water quality sampling and testing, tank cleaning, inventory control, and recognition and treatment of diseases, making and distributing saltwater, and other husbandry-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field or equivalent experience
Weekend and holiday work required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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
Knowledge of marine fishes and invertebrates required

Nice To Haves

Fish pathology, coral husbandry, and coral propagation a plus
Aquarium keeping, preferred (Ever kept a fish tank? Let us know!)

Responsibilities

Remove deceased animals from holding systems
Water testing and data entry
Mix and distribute chemicals
Prepare and distribute feeds to livestock
Prepare arrival and holding spaces for incoming shipments
Remove animals in need of treatment and place in treatment systems
Identify and remove healthy animals from the treatment system
Treatment area maintenance
Clean and maintain tanks, systems, and work areas
Assist livestock acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invert husbandry, packing and picking, facility maintenance teams.
Other responsibilities as assigned