Facility
California Academy of Sciences
Closing Date
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Description
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Veterinarian and Manager of the Animal Health Department, this position is responsible for supporting the health of the Steinhart Aquarium’s living collection. The Animal Health Department oversees the following Aquarium support functions: all aquatic and terrestrial quarantine and medical facilities, veterinary services, commissary, live feeds, and evening events. The Animal Health Biologist could provide coverage in any of these areas.
Organizational Culture
Join a team dedicated to the Academy’s mission, vision and values! Currently, the Academy has a new strategic plan including three initiatives – Hope for Reefs, Thriving California, and Islands 2030 – that leverage biodiversity science, environmental learning, and collaborative engagement to regenerate fragile ecosystems around the world. Learn more at https://www.calacademy.org/about-us/major-initiatives.
We hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission. The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work, and we know they may come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications for the position.
This position is based in San Francisco, California. The work schedule for this position will include weekends, evenings, and holidays as assigned. Please do not apply if you are not able to work onsite. Candidates are required to have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination, including receiving a booster shot, as a condition of employment, absent qualifying exemptions in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment from the California Academy of Sciences will be provided the full text of the vaccination policy.
About the Animal Health Department Team
The aquarium’s Animal Health Department team oversees veterinary services, all aquatic and terrestrial animal quarantine and medical facilities, commissary, live feeds, and evening events.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Veterinarian and Manager of the Animal Health Department, this position is responsible for providing general animal care and support for the Steinhart Aquarium’s living collection in the Animal Health Department’s quarantine and medical habitats. The primarily responsibilities of this role will be: cleans habitats and holding areas, monitors animal health, makes frequent daily rounds, participate in animal transportation and shipments, reports suspected animal or water quality problems to the Animal Health Department, maintains accurate records, may participate in the collection of specimens, and may travel on Aquarium business. The Animal Health Biologist could also provide coverage in any of the Animal Health Department’s support functions: veterinary services, commissary, live feeds, and evening events.
Qualifications
A successful candidate will have the following:
EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:
Required:
● At least 1 year of previous work experience (paid or unpaid) in an aquarium, zoo, or aquaculture facility.
● Basic knowledge of the husbandry and maintenance of freshwater or marine fishes and their associated aquatic habitat systems is required.
Preferred:
● Any veterinary or laboratory experience is preferred.
● Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Zoology, Marine or Aquatic Biology, Chemistry, or a related field of study preferred.
Physical Environment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
● Ability to transport 50 lbs.
● Ability to perform repetitive motions 75% of the time.
● Must be able to work at 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.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly hiring/flat rate: $27.07 per hour
The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits.
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This position will close on April 23, 2023 at 5 PM. Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please upload your resume and complete the brief online application.
The California Academy of Sciences will give full consideration for employment to all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49).
The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity, status, and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice including religious dress or grooming practices), reproductive health decision-making, marital or domestic partner status, age, place of birth, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, height or weight, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly hiring/flat rate: $27.07 per hour
The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits.
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Application instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please upload your resume and complete the brief online application on our careers page by copying and pasting this link: https://californiaacademyofsciences.applytojob.com/apply/NjDdfP5gFk/Biologist-I-Animal-Health-Department?source=AAZK