**What you'll bring to the team** **🌊 Aquarist – SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium 🐠** 📍 _Location: Concord, NC_ Are you passionate about aquatic life and ready to dive into an exciting and rewarding career? 🐡🦈 Join our dynamic Displays team at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, where every day brings you closer to amazing animals, incredible guests, and meaningful conservation work. **💼** **What You’ll Do:** As an **Aquarist** , you'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for the daily care, feeding, and life support system maintenance of our diverse collection of marine and freshwater species — including elasmobranchs (sharks & rays), fish, reptiles, and invertebrates. 🐟🦎🦐 **Qualifications & Experience** **🧪 Key Responsibilities:** + 🥘 Prepare diets and feed aquatic animals according to established protocols. + 🧽 Maintain high standards of cleanliness and exhibit care for aquatic displays. + 📋 Accurately complete daily animal care, water quality, and dive logs. + 💉 Assist in animal health care including quarantine, diagnostics, and treatment. + 🌊 Perform dive-based maintenance in large exhibits (including our 200,000-gallon tropical ocean tank). + 🎤 Engage guests with interactive presentations and educational talks — sometimes in dive gear! + 🧼 Support life support system (LSS) operation, maintenance, and water chemistry. + 🚚 Assist with animal transports and acclimations. + 🛠 Maintain dive equipment and diver safety standards. + 🌟 Contribute to continuous improvements in animal care and exhibit quality. **🎓** **What We’re Looking For:** + High school diploma or GED required; degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Psychology) or an aquarium/zoological certification preferred. 🎓 + Prior experience in a public aquarium or zoo setting. + Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. + SCUBA diving experience and willingness to dive regularly as part of daily duties. 🤿 + Passionate about animals, conservation, and delivering unforgettable guest experiences. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. **🛠** **Additional Requirements:** + Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs 💪 + Comfortable standing, walking, bending, or working in wet and varied conditions + Available to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings 🗓️ + Willingness to travel locally on occasion + Ability to meet AZA, USDA, and Merlin Entertainments Health & Safety standards **💚 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:** At SEA LIFE, part of Merlin Entertainments, you'll be part of a passionate global team dedicated to animal welfare, education, and fun. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills and passion can grow 🌱. **Benefits** 🎉 **Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments!** 🎉 🏥 Excellent Health Care Options: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 🌴 Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy well-deserved breaks to recharge! 🎢 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡 🏆 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work! 💼 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions. 📚 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth. 🚀 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us! Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨ **Pay Range** From USD $16.50/Hr. Submit a Referral (https://careers-na-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/9869/aquarist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834381883) At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. **Location (Country-State-City)** _US-NC-Concord, NC_ **Job ID** _2025-9869_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _At Will (US Only)_ **Location Name** _SEA LIFE Charlotte_