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Experience Experience

Boston, MA

Aquarist

Boston, MA

Wyman-Bauch

Boston, MA

Aquarist

Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company
Perform the duties in the operant conditioning & enrichment in the care of the animals
Be genuinely interested in living and working on a private island in the Bahamas
Perform routine animal care, cleaning and maintenance of aquarium displays requiring SCUBA diving (i.e. 160,000 gallon tropical ocean display)
Assist the Senior Displays staff with the husbandry and life support of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care
Work with chemicals and familiar with proper and safe handling
Assist with specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease

New York, NY

Aquarist Level

New York, NY

Parisian, Marquardt and Dicki

New York, NY

Aquarist Level

Perform other duties as requested by management
Assist in feed/maintenance of any and all holding, quarantine or display aquariums within the hotel
College course work in related field helpful, i.e. Marine Biology, Zoology, Ocean Sciences, etc…
Previous work in quarantine areas helpful
Assist in training and cross training of new hires and current employees on a regular basis
Perform up to three dives each scheduled shift while always maintaining as awareness of decompression status as defined by their SCUBA training agency
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions

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Los Angeles, CA

Aquarist Castaway Cay

Los Angeles, CA

Schamberger-Cremin

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Los Angeles, CA

Aquarist Castaway Cay

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Perform husbandry procedures under the direction of the Animal Program aquatic animal collections Manager at Castaway Cay
Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
Perform disease diagnosis, diet preparation, animal feeding, cleaning of animal facilities and equipment
Have a valid passport and obtain necessary visas (DCL will provide you with documents for this)
Bring approved work shoes
Perform informal and formal presentations to DCL guest on Castaway Cay
Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology

Drexel University

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology

Skills Skills

Strong knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry
Able to relate to all employees, clients and our millions of visitors each year!
Able to work to tight deadlines and have flexibility around these
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and team working skills
Assist with specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease
A passion for animals and their environment and a logical approach to animal keeping
Previous experience working with fish & aquatic systems
Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company
Provide daily care of animal exhibits including diet preparation, feeding and general care and maintenance of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols
Dynamic, confident & self-motivated

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Aquarist Castaway Cay Resume Examples & Samples

Previous Animal Care experience, especially elasmobranches
Deliver guest messages that enhance, educate and inspire guests to the Stingray program
Prep food for marine life
Able to function as one team while working with many teams, island partnering
Perform husbandry procedures under the direction of the Animal Program aquatic animal collections Manager at Castaway Cay
Perform disease diagnosis, diet preparation, animal feeding, cleaning of animal facilities and equipment
Perform informal and formal presentations to DCL guest on Castaway Cay
Deliver messages and experiences for TV, Radio, facilitate special requests as needed for PR, Marketing, and VIP guest
Integrate the Disney standard of guest service and the Seven Service Guidelines into daily assignments
Actively participate in all Castaway Cay job responsibilities associated with position and line of business as directed by DCL leadership
Execute additional job responsibilities, as assigned by DCL leadership, based on operational need
Comply with all company set policies and procedures, along with all maritime and ship rules, regulations and procedures
Participate in Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
High school degree or equivalent
Proven guest/public interaction and presentation skills
Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment
Ability to be flexible with work schedule and be willing to work on weekends and holidays
SCUBA, CPR and First Aid certified
Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Aquaculture or Zoology
Small boat handling experience
Be able to work unsupervised and make decisions consistent with the team philosophy
Be willing to accept and give feedback to other team members openly
Have a valid passport and obtain necessary visas (DCL will provide you with documents for this)
Obtain a criminal background check
Bring approved work shoes
Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination

Aquarist / Relief Animal Programs Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Perform duties of Animal Program Manager as relief when Manager is on break
Under the direction of the Animal Programs Manager, perform husbandry procedures of the aquatic animal collections at Castaway Cay in the Bahamas
Perform disease diagnosis, diet preparation, animal feeding and cleaning of animal facilities
Assist Animal Programs Manager in all aspects of the Castaway Cay Ray’s Stingray Adventure guest programs
Perform informal and formal presentations to Disney Cruise Line guests on Castaway Cay
Partner with various teams on Castaway Cay to ensure great guest service
Assist in supervising and training the guest program Stingray Facilitators
Integrate the Disney Four Keys Basics and seven service guidelines into daily assignments
Proven strong analytical skills
Proven strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven attention to detail, accuracy and consistency
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to be on time for scheduled shift and presentation times
Ability to accept change and initiate an action plan
Proven leadership/management experience
Demonstrated commitment to conservation and animal care

Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Daily cleaning of areas, diet preparation and reporting of fish health and behavior
Perform the duties in the operant conditioning & enrichment in the care of the animals
Presentations and guest interactions on a daily basis
Training Cast as needed
Ensure medical treatments are done as required
Record data and communicate to the team regarding animal health and welfare
Scuba Diving to clean, feed animals and maintain aquariums
Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Zoology
Minimum 3 years experience in the field of aquarium husbandry at an AZA-accredited facility, or acceptable equivalent
Knowledge of fish behavior, physiology, general biology, nutritional requirements and reproductive needs
Ability to be flexible with work schedule including second shifts and be willing to work on weekends and holidays
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot aquaria systems
Travel local and International for extended periods 4-8 weeks
Ability to possess a Passport within 6 months of hire
Work with chemicals and familiar with proper and safe handling
Available to be SCUBA Rescue Certified within 1 yr employment
SCUBA certified, CPR and First Aid certified

Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Prep food for marine life and record keeping
Apply the Seven Service Guidelines in daily duties, while upholding Disney’s high standard of guest service
Partner with various teams on Castaway Cay to ensure great guest experiences
Comply with all company set policies and procedures
Knowledge of marine life behavior, physiology, general biology, nutritional requirements and reproductive needs
Willingness to live on a private island for 13 weeks at a time
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Minimum 3 years experience in the field of aquarium husbandry; at least one year at an AZA accredited institution
Advanced dive certifications, Rescue diver, etc
Complete a pre-employment medical
Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination

Dietary Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Prepares balanced diets for eels, sharks, rays, freshwater and marine fish, lizards, snakes, crocodilians and invertebrates
Coordinates changes in animal diets with Curators/Aquarists and ensures their implementation
Prepares (e.g. thawing, cutting, vitamins) the food items listed in the Shark Reef animal diets, including in-house items (e.g. vegetable gelatin, vitamin enriched feeds)
Ensures the quality of purchased and prepared foods through visual inspection and periodic laboratory analysis
Orders, receives and organizes food items and vitamins for Shark Reef animals, as well as all supplies for food preparation areas
Responsible for maintaining hygienic food preparation areas and disposal of waste
Interacts with guests, management, veterinarians and other individuals as required
Works indoors in a fast-paced, busy environment, with environmental conditions such as CRT fatigue, noise, dust, and smoke
Accomplish other aquarist tasks as needed
Performs all other job related duties as assigned
Ability to bend, stretches, reaches, and kneels
Ability to work well under pressure
May be exposed to pathogens, chemicals, animal bites, and slippery or uneven surfaces
Enjoy working indoors
Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
High School diploma and equivalent

SEA Life Oban-aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

A keen fish-keeper with good knowledge of both marine and freshwater systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be flexible/adaptable as per the business operational requirements

Senior Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Seeks out guest contact and displays enthusiasm and boundless amounts of fun energy
Assist the Curator with the management and oversight of all husbandry and life support of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care and displays presentation throughout all public and behind the scenes areas
Perform advanced routine animal care, cleaning and maintenance of aquarium displays requiring SCUBA diving
Adopts an enthusiastic, assertive and passionate approach to Guest Service, and demonstrates the Merlin Values at every opportunity
Assist the Curator with staff supervision and development. Motivate and train the displays staff on the local site, through liaison with relevant departments
Assist the Senior Displays staff with the husbandry and life support of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care
Provide daily care of animal exhibits including diet preparation, feeding and general care and maintenance of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols
Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company
Perform daily public presentations as needed
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Science, or related field

Aquarist Life Support Resume Examples & Samples

Ability to work in slippery and wet conditions
Significant working knowledge of mechanical skills
Able to lead and mentor a team

Aquarist Curatorial Resume Examples & Samples

Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences or one 1 year experience aquatic animal care in a professional aquarium environment
Have or be able to obtain open water SCUBA dive certification
Work indoors in a fast-paced, busy environment, with environmental conditions such as CRT fatigue, noise, dust, and smoke
Professional appearance and demeanor
Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms

Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Perform routine animal care, cleaning and maintenance of aquarium displays requiring SCUBA diving (i.e. 160,000 gallon tropical ocean display)
Assist with specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease
Maintain accurate daily records for aquarium systems and exhibit specimens. Interacts with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals as required
Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences

Senior Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Aquarist skills and husbandry knowledge
Creative flare
Passion to try something different/new
Ability to work as part of a close knit team
Ability to communicate husbandry and health matters to the global SEA LIFE estate
Ability to multi task and maintain a clear head when under pressure

Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Previous experience with municipal water, water processing, or waste water systems
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
Ability to have or be able to obtain Open Water SCUBA dive certification
Significant working knowledge of centrifugal pumps and motors
Excellent customer skills
Have interpersonal skill to deal effectively with all business contacts
Basic Computer skills – Outlook Email

Assistant Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Knowledge and practical experience within the aquarium industry
Knowledge of sea jellies, freshwater and saltwater fish animal husbandry techniques in varied building climates
Experience in identification of animal health issues and their treatment
Experience with Life Support Systems & Water Quality monitoring
Scuba Diver Instructor rating
First Aid and/ or Oxygen Resuscitation training
Computer skills using MS Office and Excel

SEA Life-aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Experience within the aquarium or fish farming industry would be advantageous, but full training will be provided
A passion for all things aquatic and a commitment to conservation and animal issues
Ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a fast paced environment

Assistant Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Previous animal husbandry experience
Practical experience with aquarium systems and maintenance
Previous experience in tourism or guiding and presenting to groups of people
First Aid and/ or Oxygen Providers training
Some flexibility to pick up extra shifts if required

Lead Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Degree in a Science or equivalent experience in the industry
Ability to maintain daily contact with living collection of plants and animals in a varied building climate
A good understanding of water quality, which will allow the identification and resolution of problems with the environment for the animals
A practical ability to create ‘wow’ displays with a working knowledge of the correct use of, Theming, Lighting, and Water Movement to deliver, while keeping within budgetary constraints
Demonstrated experience of animal husbandry, animal behaviour and acquisition of animals ensuring each display houses amazing creatures
A thorough understanding of specialist aquarium diving activities that relate to all aspects of maintenance and care of aquariums and the animals within these environments. Preferably General Diver qualifications to carry out diving activities
Demonstrated ability to manage projects whilst supervising routine daily husbandry routines
Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a dynamic team and display good problem solving skills
This position requires you to be on a rotational roster and on call duties apply at least one week a month

Aquarist Internship Resume Examples & Samples

Assist the Displays staff with diet preparation, feeding and general husbandry of aquarium exhibits as directed
Maintain equipment to the standards and expectations of SEA LIFE policies and protocols
Participate in specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease
Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays and exhibit diving

Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed
Minimum of 2 years of aquatic animal experience in a professional aquarium environment with demonstrated knowledge of safe animal handling practices and maintaining a safe working environment required. Experience working with a variety of marine and freshwater species of fish and invertebrates preferred
Previous experience with the maintenance and operation of large life support systems including sand filters, canister filters, UV sterilizers, protein skimmers, and ozone generators is preferred
SCUBA certification required

Aquarist Level Resume Examples & Samples

Help maintain productivity levels at or above budgeted standards
Assist in training and cross training of new hires and current employees on a regular basis
Able to perform daily backwashing requirements in pumproom along with basic maintenance and checklist of that area
Able to safely complete @ 20 minute feed dives and maintenance/cleaning dives of up to 60 minutes on each scheduled shift
Report immediately any situation that could lead to or is seen as immediately hazardous
Prepare fish food for feed dives and subsequently store food properly
Perform out-of-water assigned tasks as required
Maintain up-to-date input of all data in all logs as required
Attend meetings in accompaniment or in place of department manager as necessary or required
College course work in related field helpful, i.e. Marine Biology, Zoology, Ocean Sciences, etc…
Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, kneel, SCUBA dive, swim, breathe-hold dive, during entire shift
Familiarity with current rulings of Union contract
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Must be able to cross-train in all areas of Curator Department
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs and needs of department
Perform other duties as requested by management

Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Follow and enforce all Highgate Hotel hotel credit policies
Have knowledge of and assist in all emergency procedures as required
Be able to perform, complete and ensure that all tasks and duties on the shift checklist are completed in a timely and efficient manner
Be involved in departmental meeting, planning and execution
Follow all departmental requirements, especially in terms of personal safety of associates
Dive safely at all times
Maintain standards of cleanliness as described by departmental protocol
Perform up to three dives each scheduled shift while always maintaining as awareness of decompression status as defined by their SCUBA training agency
Assist in feed/maintenance of any and all holding, quarantine or display aquariums within the hotel
Participate in new projects as needed by hotel operations or as assigned or requested by department manager
Insure time schedules, ordering, receiving, scheduling of tasks, inspection of daily check listed items and input of daily data is maintained
High School diploma or equivalent required
Certified by a recognized SCUBA certification agency as Instructor level. (possible Dive Master rating may suffice with manager approval if other areas of expertise are deemed as compensating)
Previous supervisory/teaching responsibility preferred
Previous experience in large aquarium setting helpful
Previous animal training experience helpful
Flexible and long hours sometimes required
Must pass SCUBA physical and drug usage test prior to employment
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs safely
Familiarity with current rulings in Union contract
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

Aquarist Level Resume Examples & Samples

Certified by a recognized SCUBA certification agency as Open Water diver or equivalent. Higher dive ratings are a plus
Previous work in quarantine areas helpful
Physical requirements
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings as required

Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Dynamic, confident & self-motivated
Worked in a similar environment
Strong knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry
Able to work to tight deadlines and have flexibility around these
Able to relate to all employees, clients and our millions of visitors each year!

Aquarist / Aquatics Keeper Resume Examples & Samples

A good level of understanding of natural sciences, and knowledge of the husbandry, welfare and ethical needs of underwater creatures and/or marine mammals
Exceptional presentation skills are a must, in addition to the ability & passion to interact with the public
Strong communication & computer skills are required as is efficient time management and organisational skills
Swimming & diving ability with a SCUBA certification is advantageous
Enthusiasm to learn & develop in the role, a good level of understanding of animal behaviour
An understanding of our family resort and have the confidence and ability to interact and engage with our guests of all ages

Ceed Senior Aquarist Resume Examples & Samples

Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee
Assist in public education opportunities at ASRI and University when appropriate
Assist in writing grants to further the collaborative goals of ASRI and the University
Attend meetings and accept committee assignments as directed
Master's Degree in biology, marine biology, wildlife management or a related field
Advanced knowledge of managing freshwater and saltwater aquatic systems and a working knowledge of mechanical, biological and chemical aquarium filtration systems
Knowledge of/experience in the field of finfish and crustacean aquaculture, including hatchery operation
Excellent organization skills to manage time to meet workload and deadline demands
Excellent interpersonal skills in verbal and written communication to a wide variety of audiences including guests, volunteers, students and staff to influence productive outcomes
Able to work independently while maintaining consistent and frequent communication with supervisor
Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed or to respond to emergency situations
Proficient in MS Office programs with the ability to collect and report on data and to prepare written reports and grant information
Ability to use computer functions including navigating the Internet
One year of experience managing a marine lab or other research lab in a multi-user environment
Two years of experience in a public aquarium or nature center environment
Experience directing students and volunteers in work tasks and/or projects
Ability to recognize basic fish and reptile diseases and judgment of appropriate treatments
Knowledge and understanding of local natural wildlife