Full time
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
TITLE: Aquarist, Tropical Marine Invertebrates DEPARTMENT: Aquarium Team REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Aquarium Sustainability STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt PAY RATE: $26.00 - $28.00/hour LOCATION: Chicago - Onsite Time Commitment: Orientation (First Week): Monday–Friday Onboarding & Training (1 Month Minimum): Thursday–Monday Regular Schedule (Ongoing): Sunday - Thursday. POSITION OVERVIEW: This Aquarist position is responsible for the daily husbandry, care, and welfare of a diverse collection of tropical marine invertebrates and smaller teleost's, including cnidarians, crustaceans, gastropods, cephalopods, and a variety of reef fishes. The role works as part of a team of aquarists caring for Shedd Aquarium's 28,000-gallon living reef habitat, 6,000-gallon Indo-Pacific coral habitat, cuttlefish cultures and exhibits, and several mixed marine fish and invertebrate exhibits throughout the aquarium. A significant aspect of this role involves working...

