Aquarist

Every day, we pursue our mission to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. Through our exhibits, shows and presentations, education programs, wildlife rescue, and other immersive programs, we're building a brighter future for the Gulf, Caribbean, and beyond.

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one-of-a-kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide advanced knowledge and care for aquatic animals including amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.
• Clean and maintain aquarium exhibits and perform life support maintenance on all systems.
• Prepare animal diets and feed according to established procedures.
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of life support systems and water quality perimeters in assigned area.
• This position will enter exhibits by use of SCUBA equipment to clean Exhibitory, provide animal care, and/or feed.

• Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field from four‑year college or university; one year of experience working in a public aquarium/zoo; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Open Water SCUBA certification.
• Certifications in First aid, CPR, AED and Emergency Oxygen.

This position offers an attractive benefits/vacation package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed.

Texas State Aquarium
2710 N Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
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