Life Support Laboratory Team Lead $28.00/HR

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

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