Assistant Curator of Fish, Invertebrates and Jellies

The role

The Assistant Curator oversees the care of animals in assigned sections and supervises staff. This person coordinates with veterinarians and life support staff to ensure animal welfare and maintain exhibits.

What you will do

• Maintains Jellies and Tropical Fish and Invertebrate exhibits, including life support systems and water quality
• Ensures tanks are stocked with appropriate animals and manages propagation
• Responsible for the output of jelly culture labs and maintaining jellies exhibits
• Supervises a team of Aquarists including scheduling, performance assessments, and ordering supplies
• Assists in ensuring compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and AZA accreditation standards
• Assesses animal condition, identifies diseases, and administers treatments prescribed by the veterinarian
• Oversees collection of animals, husbandry, exhibit maintenance, and life support systems
• Serves on the institutional welfare committee
• Serves as institutional representative to AZA Species Survival Plans and Taxon Advisory Groups
• Performs water quality analysis, administers animal diets, and maintains accurate records

Required qualifications

• Five year's paid experience in an AZA accredited zoo, aquarium or equivalent with jellies, corals, fish and invertebrates
• Advanced knowledge of jelly and coral care and cultivation
• Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of aquarium and life support systems, laboratory equipment and operating procedures, and water quality testing
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds
• Able to negotiate stairs, climb high obstacles and maneuver easily in various behind the scenes areas
• Able to negotiate various field conditions
• Able to work standing up for extended periods of time
• Valid license required with a clean driving record

Nice to have

• Four-year degree (B.S. or B.A.) in marine biology, biology, zoology, psychology or related field
• SCUBA certification
• Collection experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits and Plans
• Paid leave (Vacation and Sick Time, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, and Holidays)
• Paid Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Family Membership to The Maritime Aquarium

About the company

The Maritime Aquarium is an AZA accredited institution that hosts nearly 450,000 guests annually. Its mission is to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich lives and inspire action to protect the blue planet.