Environmental (Water) Quality Technician

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Environmental Quality Technician. The Environmental Quality Technician provides oversight to the zoo’s Environmental Quality Program including conducting field measurements and laboratory procedures for evaluation of animal enclosure features throughout the zoo with a large focus on water quality testing.

The zoo collection consists of over 1200 animals from great apes, hoofstock, carnivores, birds, marine mammals, elasmobranchs, and fishes. This position has the unique opportunity to grow the zoo’s capabilities in this specialty of environmental quality as it relates to animal management. A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other related field is required. Three years of experience working in a zoological setting is preferred. A background in aquarium water quality testing is also an asset. See www.kidszoo.org for a full job description and application.

This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round (including evenings, weekends, and holidays).

To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and application by mail: Zoo, Attn: Employment (Environmental Quality Technician), 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808; deliver to zoo office 8am-5pm daily, or email to employment@kidszoo.org.