SEA LIFE CA Aquarist - FT

What you'll bring to the team

SEA LIFE AQUARIUM IS HOME TO OVER 350 DIFFERENT SPECIES AND MORE THAN 5,000 CREATURES!

What's your favorite sea creature? Are you a shark lover, seahorse fanatic or a clownfish groupie? Perhaps it's the graceful jellyfish or the clever octopus that you love the most. Maybe you simply can't decide!

Here at SEA LIFE Aquarium, you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. Plus, you'll be able to get closer to them than ever before! Be a part of this magical Team as we undergo our search for a new SEA LIFE Aquarist!

Job Purpose The Aquarist 1 role works closely with the Aquarist II and Senior Aquarist performing job duties under guidance.This role will assist in the delivery of industry-leading, engaging and impactful displays, animal welfare standards andprograms. It is achieved through effective working relationships with the Curator, displays team, and all otherdepartments at SEA LIFE

Essential Job Functions

• Adopts a passionate approach to guest service by maximizing guest engagement with creatures.
• Delivers world-class aquatic and terrestrial displays by actively listening, communicating, and engaging with team members, managers, and guests.
• Follow the sites animal care protocols and programs such as understanding the dietary and nutritional needs of animals, proper preparation, and storage of food.
• Ability to handle and transport animals safely under guidance.
• Basic understanding of animal welfare principles, animal behaviour, and husbandry development.
• Ability to understand and perform the basics of animal training and enrichment.
• Ability to learn how to utilize all tools and perform basic water chemistry analysis and spot basic trends in readings. (pH, Temperature, DO, NH3, NO2, NO3, Salinity, Alkalinity, Phosphates, TRO's, and any other parameters as required by site)
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures as needed.
• Ability to suggest realistic features in tank theming that are safe for the guests and immerse them in the display to create a memorable guest experience.
• Ability to understand the principles biocontainment and to eliminate contamination using industry standards.
• Ability to perform daily observations, monitoring for health issues and common types of parasites.
• Under guidance, understand the proper drug administration, storage, disposal, and show the ability to carry out prescribed treatments.
• Ability to perform a necropsy, identifying organs, any abnormalities, takes samples and record findings.
• Ability to understand and perform operational procedures of basic filtration and life support systems.
• Ability to maintain proper records and maintenance schedules.
• Ability to follow the policies and procedure to maintain health, safety and security matters pertaining to team, guests, and animals, adhere to reporting procedures.
• Improve health and safety culture, reporting standards and resolution of safety issues / concerns.
• Must be Open Water Certified with the ability to gain Rescue Certification.
• Must pass a dive physical.
• Deliver diving operations on site safely by working in adherence to the Global SEA LIFE Dive Policy.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

Ability to educate team members about creatures as needed.

Can problem solve daily issues as they arise.

Demonstrates ability to "think-on-feet".

Demonstrates the Merlin Values at every opportunity.

Follow the SEA LIFE Animal Ethical Sourcing protocols and assisting in managing site collections to maximize animal welfare.

Support SEA LIFE's conservation efforts and initiatives through education and involvement.

Health & Safety

Team Members are responsible for ensuring all Health, Safety & Security measures are in line with the Group Policy (HS001). They must ensure that they follow all Company measure to ensure their own safety and the safety of others. This includes ensuring risk assessments are signed off, safe working procedures are in place and being followed for all work activities. Where incidents do occur, an Aquarist team member must ensure that these are brought to the attention of the Senior Aquarists or Curator in order for an incident report to be completed and corrective action is taken to ensure that such incidents are not repeated. Must adhere to all Merlin Dive Safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Education and Experience

B.A / B.S. degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, and Psychology) or a two year certification from an accredited aquarium science / zoological program is preferred.

1-2 years' experience preferred, but not required.

Work Environment

Various areas inside and outside of the Attraction, with varying temperatures and floor surfaces and heights. Ability to work in or under water. Occasional travel to other Merlin Entertainments properties or other non-Merlin attractions as needed.

Working Pattern :

This position requires flexibility. Work hours require early mornings. Occasional late afternoons, evenings and may require overnight shifts.

Will require some weekends and holidays.

Days worked are five out of seven

Other Requirements

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends to support site operations.

Travel

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

Physical Requirements

A. Sitting :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

J. Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

B. Standing :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

K. Hand / Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

C. Walking

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

L. Reaching :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

D. Lifts and Carries : Frequency :

Up to 10 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

11 to 24 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

25 to 34 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

35 to 50 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

51 to 74 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

75 to 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

Over 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

E. Lifts Overhead : Frequency :

Up to 10 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

11 to 24 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

25 to 34 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

35 to 50 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

51 to 74 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

75 to 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

Over 100 pounds None Occasionally Frequently Constant

F. Twisting :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

M. Grasping :

Simple :

Firm : >

50 pounds

G. Bending :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

N. Manual Dexterity / Strength :

Gross motor, light-moderate strength

Gross motor, moderate - heavy strength

Fine motor, light-moderate strength

Fine motor, moderate - heavy strength

H. Squatting / Kneeling / Crawling /

Climbing :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34-66%)

Constantly (67-100%)

O. Pushing :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%) up to 100 lbs

Frequently (34-66%) ________ lbs

Constantly (67-100%) _____ __lbs

I. Pulling :

None (0%)

Occasionally (1-33%) _up to 74 lbs

Frequently (34-66%) ________ lbs

Constantly (67-100%) _______lbs

Visual Requirements

Hearing

P. Visual Requirements :

Close eye work (small figures) 2. Color discrimination

Minimal color discrimination

Normal color discrimination

Other : Depth perception, distance vision, ability to focus.

Q. Hearing Requirements :

Special requirements

Able to consistently fulfil communication

needs. (alarms, phone ringing, conversation,

clear acuity within 100 feet)

Working Conditions

R. Temperature :

Between 16 and 95 degrees

95 degrees

U. Driving :

None (0%)

Occasional (1-33%)

Frequent (34-66%)

Constant (67-100%)

S. Crawl Space / Cramped Position :

Exposed

Exposed 1-3 hours per day

Exposed 3-7 hours per day

Exposed >

7 hours per day

V. Noise (loud / repetitive,

None (0%)

Occasional (1-33%)

Frequent (34-66%)

Constant (67-100%)

T. Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. respiratory mask, etc.)

None (0%)

Occasional (1-33%)

Frequent (34-66%

Constant (67-100%)

Other

W.

Intermittent and prolonged walking to move about the site and interact with guests and employees.

Ability to stand for long and sustained periods of time.

Finger dexterity sufficient to complete paperwork.

Visual acuity sufficient to read written materials, to complete paperwork, activities. and to perform safety related duties.

Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals in person or with other communication devices.

Benefits

What You'll Get... Alongside company paid holidays, you can also look forward to enjoying a great benefits package, freetickets to Merlin attractions globally and 30% discount in our retail shops and restaurants.

Pay Range

USD $23.30 / Hr.

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