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California Academy of Sciences · 23 hours ago

Biologist I

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27.64/hr - $27.64/hr

The California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The Biologist I is responsible for providing animal and plant care for the Steinhart Aquarium’s living collection, including habitat maintenance and health monitoring.

Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides daily animal and plant care and habitat maintenance including animal feedings, habitat and back of house cleaning, health monitoring and environmental sampling for one or more of the following: marine aquariums, freshwater aquariums, terrestrial invertebrate, reptile, amphibian, bird, plant and mammal habitats and holding areas

Actively participates in the animal welfare and behavioral husbandry programs

Assists in animal treatments and procedures as required

Assists in the design and preparation of new display environments and habitats

Actively seeks further training with all taxa represented in the living collection

Maintains accurate records using the department’s standardized software programs

Effectively communicates to the Aquarium management and staff

Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative and effective working relations with fellow employees

Participates in Academy committees and work groups as needed

Presents programs to the general public, media and in professional meetings

Interacts with professional colleagues, guests, the media and the general public in a professional manner

Follows all Academy safety regulations

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Animal care experienceAquarium husbandryBiology degreeUSDA standards knowledgeAZA standards knowledgePublic aquarium operationsObservation skillsWeb-based applicationsCPR/AED/First Aid certificationSCUBA certificationScientific research experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Previous paid work experience in an aquarium, zoo or similar facility caring for animals and/or plants required

Basic knowledge of essential animal care and welfare requirements for the living collection

Basic knowledge of USDA and AZA standards for animal care and welfare

Basic knowledge of public aquarium/zoo operations, maintenance, record keeping and life support systems

Excellent observation skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to multitask, adapt, and prioritize

Ability to read and interpret documents such as departmental protocols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to present programs and effectively convey information to guests, the general public, the media, colleagues, and in professional meetings

Ability to work as a member of a team and engage in a culture that promotes trust, respect and accountability

Ability to utilize web-based communication and collaboration applications

Willingness to seek further training in animal and plant husbandry

Ability to complete CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Ability to work weekends and holidays on a routine basis

Ability to transport 50 lbs

Ability to perform repetitive motions 75% of the time

Requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear

Must be able to work a computer

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders

Must be able to swim

Must be able to use extension poles, long-handled nets and shepherd's hooks

Must be able to work with, or adjacent to, venomous and dangerous animals

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Aquatic Biology or a related field, preferred

Freshwater and saltwater aquarium husbandry experience is preferred

SCUBA certified or able to attain SCUBA certification, preferred

Experience with scientific research projects, preferred

Company

California Academy of Sciences

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The California Academy of Sciences is the only place on the planet with an aquariu

Founded in 1853

San Francisco, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.calacademy.org

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