June 1st, 2025, 7:00 pm - June 22nd, 2025, 7:00 pm CDT
Location: Miami, FL
Host: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Department: Husbandry
Location: Miami, FL
Summary: Provides assigned specimens with excellent day-to-day care through approved husbandry practices; keeps exhibits, reserve tanks, support equipment, and workspaces well maintained to Museum standards; responsible for monitoring animal health, water quality, and accurate recordkeeping; coordinates animal health issues with supervisors and veterinarian; administers treatments and quarantine procedures; participates in the acquisition/disposition, transport, and acclimation of specimens; participates in the design, construction, and maintenance of reserve tanks, including life support material and equipment, as assigned. Fully accountable for animals and systems under care in assigned areas. Will be responsible for providing coverage for other areas as assigned. The aquarist works collaboratively throughout the Museum in a creative environment and contributes to the efficient operation of the department. This position works a schedule set by the supervisor and may encompass non-traditional days and hours and may be asked to report to work for animal care emergencies.
This position is assigned to both BEC holding facility and Frost Science facility.