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National Aquarium · 3 hours ago

Senior Rehabilitation Biologist

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $71K/yr

3+ years exp

The National Aquarium is seeking a Senior Rehabilitation Biologist responsible for executing complex, professional work for all aspects of animal husbandry and welfare within the Animal Rescue department. This role includes stranding response and rehabilitation of sea turtles, habitat design, medical treatment, and leading special projects aimed at enhancing animal care and welfare.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Performs general daily husbandry and medical treatment functions including the maintenance of habitats and quarantine facilities at a high level of quality as defined in our protocols; does so without direct supervision

Performs the duties and maintains the skills of a Rehabilitation Biologist

Directly responsible for advanced husbandry duties such as animal quarantine protocols, habitat design, leading field work, record keeping, acquisition/disposition, and leading triage and transport of animals

May supervise, train and mentor paid husbandry staff and volunteers in the development of job and leadership skills relating to general husbandry and medical functions, habitat design, construction and maintenance, project management, and field techniques

Assumes responsibility for the implementation of daily operations, emergency response, and effective teamwork within their husbandry area, as scheduled

As scheduled, provide 24-hour coverage of Stranding Hotline, and provide exemplary customer service

Work cooperatively with Animal Health to manage and execute the Aquarium’s regional response to live-stranded sea turtles according to established protocols

Contributes to the development or refinement of policies and procedures relating to essential functions of the assigned section, as directed. Policies and procedures may cross more than one department/ assigned section

Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Incident Action Plans (IAP’s) related to stranding response, manage events under the Incident Command System, and ensure staff and animal safety

Provides operational and logistical support to stranding events, and as requested by Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Maintain life support systems

Develop and manage research goals for sea turtles in rehabilitation

Collaborate with Director on Animal Rescue Protocols to review and keep protocols updated

Must have specialized knowledge about sea turtle and/or marine mammal biology and have an affinity for wild animals, including a reasonable comfort level around large and/or aggressive animals

Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to set up laboratory and diagnostic testing, animal medical treatment methods, and pharmacology and drug dosing as prescribed by veterinarian(s); must be familiar with quarantine protocols

Familiarity with computers is necessary, including MS Office software (Word/Excel/Teams), Zoom, and Adobe; ability to learn & effectively use all proprietary Aquarium software

Expected to act as a role model within and beyond the division; must professionally demonstrate good judgment and communication skills through interpersonal effectiveness and fostering a learning culture

Promote teamwork and a positive and productive work environment

Accountable to use independent judgment and critical thinking to problem solve, keeping human safety and animal welfare at the forefront of decision making and actions. Innovation may be required to temporarily modify existing policies and procedures. Problems to solve are typically within the assigned section

Willingness and ability to mentor new staff, volunteers, and interns while exhibiting the same or higher levels of technical skill/knowledge

Stays abreast of current trends in the related field to ensure that National Aquarium programs, policies, and protocols continue to evolve and improve

Support company mission

Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Animal husbandryRehabilitation protocolsField workSea turtle biologyVeterinary Technician experienceCPR/AED CertificationHazardous materials certificationElectronic record keepingTeamworkCommunication skillsMentoringProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in aquatic sciences, environmental or related science or equivalent experience

Minimum of three years of previous professional work experience with rehabilitation, and or stranding response organization with preference to those with experience with both pinnipeds and sea turtles

Ability to be certified in the operation of an electric pallet jack/stacker and overhead crane

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and occasional evenings

Employees assigned to this position will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license, have an acceptable driving record, and possess the ability to drive a variety of vehicles (cars, vans/trucks)

Ability to climb ladders, lift and carry 50 lbs, and physically restrain large, wild animals