Sunday, September 5, 2021

Senior Aquarist

 


Senior Aquarist


Job Title: Senior Aquarist 

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 

Term: Full Time-Immediate Start

The Role:

Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, you will be a key member of the team responsible for upkeep and maintenance of Issham Aquatics iconic flagship project, the Jeddah Airport Aquarium.

Working alongside the Aquarium Curator, LSS Technical Team and Dive Team, the Senior Aquarist shall be responsible for carrying out and supervising daily animal husbandry and maintenance activities to the highest standard as part of our ongoing operation and maintenance program.

 

Duties include:

·       Responsible for all aspects of animal care & management, diet preparation, behaviour observations and animal training/enrichment.

·       Liaise directly with Curator and directly supervise Aquarists, LSS Technicians and Divers.

·       Oversee the operation and maintenance of Aquarium LSS systems.

·       Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to fish husbandry, LSS maintenance and Dive Operations in line with company and international standards.

·       Coordinate fish shipments, transfers alongside performing Quarantine, Disease Diagnosis follow appropriate treatment protocols.

·       Follow and abide by established Safety Protocols across the site.

·       Assist in creating and managing Annual budgets.

 

Role Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in marine biology or equivalent.

·       Minimum 2 Years working in Public Aquariums or aquaculture facilities.

·       Extensive experience in animal husbandry, specifically tropical marine species and elasmobranchs.

·       Technical knowledge of Aquatic Life Support and related systems.

·       Excellent observation, organisational, record keeping & communication skills.

·       Ability to bending/stoop, Squat, Crawl, Crouch, Kneel, Balance, Climb, Carry and lift to 30kg.

·       Ability to pass and maintain an occupational medical.

·       Diving Qualifications, Padi Divemaster or Equivalent (Preferred)

·       Driving Licence, First Aid Trained. (Preferred)

 

Benefits:

·       $3500 USD Per Month Salary.

·       35 Day paid holiday, including return airfare to your home country.

·       Company medical insurance.

·       Personal development budget.

·       Local Transportation provided.

·       Company provided visa.

 

Contact:

Please send CV and Covering letter to Alex Shepherd alex@isshamaqua.com





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