Specialist II, Aviculture
Full time @Colossal Biosciences Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 842
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Experience 2 Years
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Industry Animal Care
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Qualifications Associate
Job Description
The Animal Husbandry Specialist II, Aviculture, serves as a member of the Animal Husbandry Team to provide the highest level of care and welfare for the animals under Colossal’s oversight. The Aviculture Team cares for a diverse collection of bird species including both exotics and domestics. This position reports to the Manager of Animal Husbandry and works closely with Colossal’s Head of Animal Husbandry.
**This position will be based out of the Dallas, TX area with ~10% travel required. Relocation assistance is available.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily husbandry for a large and diverse collection of birds
- Maintain animal habitats and surrounding areas, husbandry equipment, and tools.
- Closely monitor and document animal behavior, health and wellbeing, recording these in the record keeping system and reporting issues to leadership.
- Create habitats that promote successful breeding and optimal welfare for bird species.
- Assist veterinary and research staff with medical exams, procedures, and treatments.
- Stay up to date on developments in aviculture by researching industry best practices and networking with industry professionals.
- Develop training and enrichment plans and schedules for Colossal species.
- Prepare diets for bird species.
- Assist with incubation and hand-rearing.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong abilities in the areas of animal handling for veterinary care.
- Expertise in avian animal care and conservation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Practiced interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to thrive and work well with others in a team environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong emotional intelligence and passion for building relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a growth-oriented, nimble environment.
Education and Experience:
- AA/AS/BA/BS in a Biological Science is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in aviculture.
- Previous experience with breeding of exotic birds, egg incubation, and hand-rearing are preferred.
