Newport Aquarium Biologist I - Penguin and Herps

Serves as the primary biologist for assigned exhibit(s), consistently maintaining high exhibit standards with minimal corrective guidance. Provides support and coverage to additional exhibits as training, competency and need allow. Conducts daily cleaning, feeding, environmental maintenance, and animal monitoring to ensure exhibits consistently meet established standards. Performs daily husbandry in accordance with institutional standards, AZA standards and USDA regulations as required. Understands species-specific nutritional needs and ensures diets are formulated and delivered to support individual animal health, overall wellbeing, and exhibit/environmental requirements. Escalates exhibit and animal wellbeing concerns to senior biologists or the Assistant Curator to aid in decision making. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Husbandry and Exhibit Management Animal Health and Veterinary Support Life Support System and Water Quality Management Animal Handling Scuba Diving Training and Enrichment Leadership, Team Communications and Operational Function Administrative Duties QUALIFICATIONS 4-year degree in related field and/or relevant and adequate experience at an AZA accredited institution. 1 year of paid experience at an AZA accredited institution performing in a relevant role. Open Water SCUBA certification. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Newport Aquarium