Aquarist I (Operational Focus)
The Aquarist I (Operational Focus) is an entry-level role responsible for maintaining clean and healthy marine aquariums, including livestock health management, feeding, tank cleaning, and water quality testing. The position requires physical stamina, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with various husbandry and maintenance teams to ensure optimal care of marine fishes and invertebrates.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Marine Husbandry.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
This is an entry-level Aquarist I (Operational Focus) position based in Los Angeles, CA. You will work hands-on maintaining clean, healthy aquariums and caring for marine livestock for a confidential client in the marine husbandry industry. The role emphasizes daily husbandry tasks including feeding, water quality testing, tank cleaning, receiving shipments, and basic livestock health support.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
- Check invoices and confirm counts for incoming shipments
- Prepare arrival and holding spaces for incoming livestock
- Handle and move livestock safely and humanely
- Remove deceased animals from holding systems
- Prepare and distribute feeds to marine fishes and invertebrates
- Clean tanks, systems, and work areas
- Perform water quality testing and enter results into tracking systems
Secondary Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist acclimation, freshwater husbandry, invertebrate husbandry, packing/picking, and facility maintenance teams
- Support packing and shipping when required
- Other duties as assigned by supervisors
Qualifications
- Entry level — no prior professional aquarist experience required
- Weekend and holiday work required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (for data entry and reporting)
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience keeping aquariums is a plus — tell us about your aquarium experience!
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Frequent standing — often more than 7 hours per day
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
- Work involves wet environments and manual handling of tanks and equipment
Compensation
- Estimated pay (from source posting): $57,031 per year (estimated)
Employment Type
- FULL_TIME (standard, on-site role)
Location
- Los Angeles, CA — on-site role supporting aquarium husbandry operations
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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