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Aquarist I

Texas State Aquarium

Job Location:

Corpus Christi, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 24 October 2026 (4 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 limed to:

Provide advanced care for aquatic animals including fish and invertebrates.
Clean and maintain aquarium exhibits work areas and related equipment.
Prepare animal diets and feed according to established procedures.
Perform daily maintenance of assigned life support systems and monitor water quality parameters.
Enter exhibits using SCUBA equipment to clean exhibitory provide animal care and/or feed animals as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors 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

Other
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.

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