Newport Aquarium Biologist Aide - Part Time
About The Position
The Biologist Aide plays an integral role in commissary and animal diet preparation, assisting Animal Care Biologists with essential daily tasks. The primary focus will be assisting with the herp and bird teams. This position reports to the Assistant Curator. The aide is responsible for keeping support areas clean, organized, and safe, complying with all SOPs pertaining to daily operations and safety, and maintaining records in accordance with protocols or as directed. The role involves cross-training with other staff within the department, including fresh and saltwater systems, reptiles, amphibians, and penguins. The Biologist Aide promotes conservation, animal welfare, and good stewardship in daily tasks. The shift for this position is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 8 am to 2 pm.
Requirements
- A fourth-year student studying toward a four-year degree in aquatic sciences, biology, or related field (school schedule must accommodate minimum work requirements throughout school terms); or graduate; or equivalent successful work experience in aquaculture and/or animal husbandry
- Husbandry experience acceptable from employment or internships/volunteering at a public aquarium, aquaculture facility, zoo, or school biology department activities. Advanced hobbyist experience is acceptable with demonstrated disease identification, isolation, and treatment planning
- Strong interpersonal skills and ethics that generate and sustain a positive team atmosphere and professional environment
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and SCUBA dive physical (if applicable)
- In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor
- No history of allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work
- Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop
- No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work
- Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections and parasitic disease)
Nice To Haves
- Certification from a recognized S.C.U.B.A. training organization highly desired
Responsibilities
- Plays integral role in Commissary and animal diet preparation
- Assist Animal Care Biologists with essential daily tasks
- Primary focus will be assiting with herp and bird teams
- Keeps support areas clean, organized and safe
- Complies with all SOPs pertaining to daily operations and safety
- Maintains records in accordance with protocols or as directed
- Cross-trains with other staff within the department: fresh and saltwater systems, reptiles, amphibians, and penguins
- Promotes conservation, animal welfare, and good stewardship in daily tasks
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Curator and/or Assistant Curator
Benefits
- Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
- Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
- Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
- Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
- Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
- Training and development opportunities
- Fully funded educational programs through Grow U
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
