Senior Aquarist
Exploris Aquarium
Job Description:
Our animal care team work hard to
maintain and deliver Northern Ireland’s 5-star aquarium and reptile attraction.
The Senior Aquarist, reporting to the Head Keeper, provides high standards of
husbandry to the aquatic animals, including, but not limited to, daily observations
of dietary and behavioural habits, cleaning and maintaining assigned exhibit
and holding areas, tracking inventory, and keeping accurate and up to date
records of assigned aquatic collections.
The Senior Aquarist will need to
independently judge and use their initiative to problem solve when necessary,
keeping animal welfare at the forefront of any decision.
The successful candidate will also be
responsible for the daily oversight of the animal care team, ensuring that
related projects are progressing, and leading the daily activities of Aquarists
while serving as a role model.
Essential
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology,
Zoology or related field required OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive levels of responsibility providing daily husbandry to
a wide array of aquatic animals, preferably at a BIAZA-accredited institution.
1+ years of experience training/supervising others highly preferred.
• Knowledge of modern principles of animal care and welfare, including
behavioural enrichment, exhibit design, nutrition, disease, training, water
chemistry, animal transport, PVC plumbing, and Life Support Systems.
• Must have experience with quarantine procedures and aquatic animal veterinary
procedures.
• Specific knowledge of temperate and tropical ecosystems.
• Strong observational skills with a high attention to detail to ensure high
animal welfare standards are maintained.
• Sound judgment and ability to use initiative for effective decision-making.
• Must have a valid full clean UK driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of safe animal handling practices and maintaining a safe working
environment.
• Strong computer (MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook) and
organisational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring others preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule which includes weekends and holidays
as required.
Desirable
Requirements
• Experience in a variety of breeding
programs including jellyfish, marine fish and crustaceans.
• Experience of the culture of various
live feeds used for nutrition of marine animals.
• Experience working with mammals and
reptiles.
• Knowledge of Zoo licensing process.
Email CV & Cover letter to
Matt@explorisni.com - An application form will be sent to those that fit the
requirements for this position.
This position will close upon finding
a suitable candidate.
Contact me? See below.
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