Opened in 2020, Mississippi Aquarium is a nonprofit aquarium located on the gulf coast of Mississippi, between New Orleans and Pensacola, taking pride in both the diversity of the animal collection and the aquarium staff. This role is a newly created position to ensure LSS operations maintain efficiency after six years of growth. This position will be established as either an entry-tier Level 1 employee, or intermediate-tier Level 2 employee, depending on the experience and background of the applicant.

The LSS Operator is expected to perform the duties of the daily scheduled LSS routine, helping to maintain almost one million gallons of water across habitats for mammals, elasmobranchs and teleosts, invertebrates and corals, reptiles and amphibians, and birds. This includes backwashes and system checks, equipment inspections, interpretation of exhibit parameters, as well as troubleshooting and correction of any parameters that are out of range. Aside from daily operations, the LSS Operator is to assist in maintaining and repairing LSS equipment, responding to LSS outages and emergencies, planning repairs and upgrades, and aiding the Mississippi Aquarium Animal Care departments with any habitat issues as they relate to LSS. This position will also provide as-needed coverage for select Water Quality duties, such as sample collection or emergency testing, and collaborate with the Water Quality lab regularly. The position supports Facility Operations, Animal Care and Veterinary Services to provide the highest exhibit quality for the animal collection and Mississippi Aquarium’s guests.

Our Life Support Systems Supervisor is part of the leadership of our Living Collections Department. While providing daily monitoring of our life support systems, our Life Support Systems Supervisor serves as a front line supervisor, overseeing all daily maintenance, repair, and operation of filtration, lighting, and automated control systems, all while keeping accurate and up-to-date records and providing efficient communication to all Living Collection teams and other departments within the California Science Center. The LSS Supervisor will use independent judgment and critical thinking to problem solve, collaborate with team members when necessary, and provide all necessary direction to life support systems staff and volunteers. Under the direction of the Life Support Systems Manager, the Life Support Systems Supervisor helps lead the LSS team and is responsible for supervising and coaching the staff in the execution of tasks and projects.

The Life Support Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment associated with live animal habitats. Management and preventative maintenance of all life support system (LSS) equipment, including but not limited to pumps, sand filters, UV, ozone generators and other equipment that are critical to animal health.

The Senior Life Support Technician serves as the senior working technician responsible for the day-to-day operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of all life support systems at the aquarium, as well as general maintenance and repair of the Aquarium. This role provides direct supervision and technical guidance to the LSS Technician team, acting as the first point of escalation for operational issues and serving as the LSS & Maintenance Manager’s primary delegate during off-hours and scheduled absences. This role is critical during the facility commissioning phase and requires a hands-on, solutions-driven individual with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills.

The Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for performing daily inspections of all life support systems and components and maintaining all equipment in working order. The individual will handle such tasks as filter backwashes, system lineup changes, seawater intake treatment, troubleshoot any faulty systems, and more. This position works a 4-day workweek, and all life support technicians rotate shifts to provide 24-hour coverage, 365 days of the year.

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As a Filtration Life Support System Specialist at Shark Reef Aquarium inside Mandalay Bay, you play a critical role in maintaining the complex systems that support our aquatic and terrestrial animals. You’ll help ensure a healthy environment for the animals and a safe, memorable experience for every guest who visits. By keeping our filtration systems running smoothly, you help bring the wonder of the ocean to life for all who explore the Reef.

The Senior Life Support Technician serves as the senior working technician responsible for the day-to-day operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of all life support systems at the aquarium, as well as general maintenance and repair of the Aquarium. This role provides direct supervision and technical guidance to the LSS Technician team, acting as the first point of escalation for operational issues and serving as the LSS & Maintenance Manager’s primary delegate during off-hours and scheduled absences. This role is critical during the facility commissioning phase and requires a hands-on, solutions-driven individual with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills.

The North Carolina Zoo is looking for a dynamic, team and detail – oriented individual to lead the Aquatics Team. This team is responsible for monitoring the water quality of animal areas and maintaining existing life support equipment. The Aquatics Life Support Supervisor, under the supervision of the Zoological Manager, will be responsible for leading a dedicated team of technicians in daily activities that support optimal aquatic life support systems for most of the animal sections of the zoo.

The Research Technician is a full-time, hourly position focused on conducting and analyzing experimental trials to identify deterrents that reduce sea turtle take at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Responsibilities include conducting behavioral trials across day, dusk, and nighttime treatments, reviewing and coding animal behavior in recorded trials, maintaining the testing facility, managing data, and occasionally assisting with other onsite projects.

The Golden Nugget is a hotel and casino located in Las Vegas. Our property houses two large public aquariums, ranging from 75,000 gallons to 200,000 gallons, along with quarantine and holding systems behind the scenes. We are seeking an experienced individual who can meet our job expectations and level of exhibit care we proudly provide. The responsibilities of the LSS Operator include daily maintenance of LSS systems, repairs and replacement of equipment, and completion of monthly checklists. This is a non-supervisory position, the LSS Operator is the only formal LSS personnel and works in close communication and cooperation with Life Sciences Management.