Senior Aquarist – Luxury Resort Aquarium

About the role

The Senior Aquarist will lead the daily care and presentation of marine life at Atlantis Dubai's world‑class aquarium. You will ensure a safe, clean, and engaging environment for guests while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and exhibit quality.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, hygienic, and tidy aquarium environment.
• Conduct marine educational programs for guests, sharing in‑depth knowledge of marine species.
• Observe animals daily, contribute to diagnosis, treatment, and corrective procedures.
• Accurately record animal data and departmental logbooks.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of exhibits and cultures.
• Assist with necropsy procedures, animal acquisitions, and introductions of new species.
• Execute water quality tests, analyze results, and support corrective actions.
• Manage cultures and supplements for invertebrates and larval fish.
• Assess dietary needs and adjust nutrition plans for the collection.

Required profile

• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job safely, including shift work at any time.
• Professional attitude with tolerance, cooperation, reliability, and openness to constructive feedback.
• Commitment to uphold SOPs, department manuals, and company standards.

Required skills

• Water quality testing and chemistry analysis
• Aquarium system maintenance
• Marine animal health monitoring
• Necropsy procedures
• Animal record‑keeping
• Marine species husbandry and enrichment