Job Purpose:    With a primary role of providing routine animal husbandry and maintenance required for marine exhibits, freshwater exhibits, and reptile displays. The Aquarist role is required to be SCUBA certified and capable of delivering a high standard of work performance in the areas of exhibit husbandry that will deliver world class standards of safety, Guest Service, and cleanliness. In addition, this role will work alongside Curator to perform Life Support duties and/or Dive Safety officer duties. The Aquarist is an inspirational team player who continuously spreads their passion and knowledge about the animals in their care, interacting with children and parents, and takes pride in their role.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide daily care of animal exhibits including diet preparation, feeding and general care and maintenance of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain and prepare accurate daily records for aquarium systems, exhibit specimens, dive related and animal health related paperwork.
• Assist with specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease.
• Work with Displays team to provide the animal care, cleaning and maintenance of aquarium displays requiring SCUBA diving (i.e. 200,000 gallon tropical ocean display)
• Maintain company issued dive gear and diver areas to the standards and expectations of SEA LIFE policies and protocols.
• Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays and exhibit diving. Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed.
• Assist Displays staff with the husbandry and life support of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care.
• Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company.
• Ability to meet AZA, USDA and Merlin Health and Safety standards.
• Help Maintain LSS components onsite to include but not limited to Sand Filters, Protein Skimmers, Dissolved Oxygen, ORP, pump status and temperature control.
• Perform Monthly preventative maintenance across the site combined with detailed record keeping
• This position is expected to be the primary call out contact for LSS water monitoring system
• Ability to meet AZA, USDA and Merlin Health and Safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments! 

Excellent Health Care Options:

 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
 Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy well-deserved breaks to recharge!
 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 
 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!
 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.
 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.
 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your   career with us!
 Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin   Entertainments!