The New England Aquarium (NEAq) is a non-profit organization that responds to and rehabilitates stranded sea turtles. NEAq maintains a sea turtle rehabilitation hospital within our Animal Care Center (ACC) in Quincy, Massachusetts. The ACC also houses a modern necropsy lab. The Aquarium's mission is to provide rapid response and humane care to stranded sea turtles and to conduct research and education, with the intention of releasing rehabilitated animals back to the wild. The Aquarium's Rescue program is one of the oldest in the country, and triages on average 400 sea turtles annually.
The New England Aquarium is seeking a Biologist II or Senior Biologist. The level will be determined by the experience of the applicant. Applicants should be sure to review the Essential Functions of each level, which are detailed in the attached document.
This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefits package. The schedule will be Wednesday - Saturday from 8a - 6:30p EST. Work must be conducted onsite, and will require occasional weekend, holiday, overnight, and early morning or late night coverage.
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Training and Experience- 2 - 5 years of experience working with sea turtles in a clinical setting.
- Experience with sea turtle and marine mammal stranding network is required.
- Bachelor degree in biological science or veterinary technology preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Moderate to Advanced clinical abilities with sea turtles; should have a strong understanding of diagnostic equipment and life support systems such as dopplers, lstat/protein skimmer, and biotowers.
- Advanced knowledge of necropsy equipment and sampling protocols.
- Must be able to restrain wild animals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills and organizational and time management abilities.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and ACCESS software.
- A valid driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check required.
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New England Aquarium is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to engage and inspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet, and we believe a diverse workforce provides experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our work environment.
