Location
Chattanooga, TN | United States
Job description
Herpetologist I
At the Tennessee Aquarium, we strive to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife. We are passionate about our values, which include respect for conservation, a mindset of lifelong learning, and a collaborative, learning-based, respectful work environment.
As a Herpetologist I, you will participate in the husbandry of reptiles and amphibian specimens. Your responsibilities include performing daily maintenance and care of specimens, exhibits, and off-exhibit reptile and amphibian holding and quarantine areas as well as assessing daily the status and condition of all specimens, exhibits, and backup areas within the area of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily maintenance and care of specimens, exhibits, and off-exhibit reptile and amphibian holding and quarantine areas. Assess daily the status and condition of all specimens, exhibits, and areas within responsibility.
- Observe all specimens to detect health problems, behavioral interactions, reproductive behavior, etc. Assist veterinarian in reptile and amphibian health procedures. Capture and restrain specimens for behavioral or health reasons, during major work on exhibits or for routine procedures such as weighing and measuring, marking, etc.
- Use ZIMS to submit daily reports for reptile and amphibian areas that may include feeding, medical procedures, environmental parameters, incubation data, and specimen weights and measurements. Maintain correspondence with other professionals in the field. Keep abreast with current literature related to area of responsibility.
- Assist in identification of available specimens from other facilities as well as preparation, shipping, and receiving of specimens. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment used in area of responsibility.
- When in public Aquarium spaces present a professional appearance and find opportunities to positively engage with Aquarium guests.
- Assist with training and supervision of Forest section interns and volunteers
- Participate in cross-functional activities like conducting tours, educational programs, etc., for public, members, media, education staff, docents, etc.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science or a related field, or the equivalent to a degree in experience
- Demonstrated ability to engage in public speaking, such as educational programs, members programs, etc.
- Experience in breeding, daily and medical care of reptiles, amphibians, and chelonians
- Valid driver's license
- Meets all requirements of the herpetologist I position
- Demonstrated some expertise in a biological grouping or some similar specialty related to the position
- Endorsement by both the immediate supervisors
- Performs work as a team player and provides a positive leadership role for peers, colleagues, interns and volunteers
Part-time, hourly ($16/hour) ; must be flexible to work weekends and after-hours.
All submissions must be received by March 18, 2024 .
The Tennessee Aquarium is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive environment that values and supports diversity and equality among staff, volunteers, and all its audiences.
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$16 per hour
