Job Description

Overview:

Responsible for the overall operation of the Life Support Laboratory including staffing, inventory control, water chemistry, quality control, and adherence to governmental and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of the Life Support Laboratory.
• Operate and maintain all related equipment and chemical processes.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget under the direction of the Life Support Supervisor.
• Oversee the purchasing of new materials and supplies for the Laboratory.
• Communicate testing results to Attending Veterinarian Team and Management via the OERCA Animal Welfare Application.
• Communicate testing results to the Life Support Team for real time adjustments.
• Oversee the Laboratory’s safety program and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations to maintain all standards accordingly.
• Work in concert with Life Support Supervisor to ensure all facilities are complaint with both regulatory and accrediting organization as appropriate.
• Enforce all departmental policies as needed; follow and enforce all polices of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous experience as a Water Quality Laboratory Technician (AZA or ZAA Affiliation Preferred)
• AALSO Water Quality Certification Preferred.
• Experience with OERCA Animal Welfare Application preferred.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of water chemistry, as it applies to a wide variety of systems including marine mammal, fish and avian systems.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather both indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to deal effectively with other professionals and governmental agencies.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess good corrected/uncorrected eyesight.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Applications