Golden Nugget Las Vegas ยท 1 day ago
Biologist
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGolden Nugget Las Vegas is a hotel/casino located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a variety of aquatic exhibits. The Biologist is responsible for the care and maintenance of the animal collection, ensuring adherence to department protocols while providing exceptional guest service.
Responsibilities
Perform daily routine as scheduled
Maintain accurate and informative daily animal records in ZIMS Species 360
Prepare daily diet and nutritional needs for the animal collection
Perform daily water quality testing of all exhibits using a HACH DR6000
Perform minor Life Support System maintenance as needed
Assist Director and Curatorial staff with medical treatments and husbandry procedures as needed
Conduct yourself in helpful and respectful manner with all guest interactions
Participate in various public presentations, with or without animals
Communicate any animal related or other concerns to Curator / Life Sciences Manager
Interact with dignitaries, professionals, special guests, VIPs, or tours as directed
Observe and help maintain department areas (and those not normally your responsibility) as directed
Report supply needs to Director and or Curatorial staff
Assure exhibit 'readiness' for opening daily
Make frequent daily rounds to evaluate cleanliness of work area/ equipment and safety concerns
Qualification
Required
Ability to SCUBA dive daily and complete a diving assessment on site once hired
Ability to be medically cleared by a physician for SCUBA before hire
Ability to work in a high paced structured environment
Excellent analytical, problem solving, administrative, multi-tasking, organization, and prioritization skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), fluent English and articulate
Ability to work efficiently, independently, and consistently producing quality results
Must be SCUBA certified with a minimum of 20 logged hours of dive time
Must be certified in CPR, 1st Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen Administration (or acquire certification within 2 weeks of hire date)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biology (or related field) preferred
Prefer a minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a public aquarium with teleost and/or elasmobranch species
Advanced certifications preferred
Company
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
The Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Fremont Street Experience, and consistently receives critical acclaim for exceeding customer expectations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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