A Commercial Diver works under the surface of water, with or without the aid of underwater breathing apparatus, to inspect, install, repair and remove equipment and structures, conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, photograph structures or marine life, collect various forms of aquatic life for commercial or research purposes, and find and recover missing items and persons.
New England Aquarium Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
Date Posted:
August 21, 2026
Region:
Central Massachusetts Category:
Other Type:
Full-Time
Temporary Biologist -
Sea Turtle, Rescue & Rehabilitation Description:
The New England Aquarium's Rescue & Rehabilitation team responds to and provides medical care to stranded sea turtles. The primary responsibilities for this position will include; performing husbandry duties in the sea turtle hospital, training volunteer teams, providing care and treatments to cold-stunned sea turtles, responding to hotline calls when appropriate, managing the stranding database, and other administrative tasks. This position works out of the New England Aquarium's Animal Care Center at the Quincy Shipyard in Quincy MA. Employees are required to find their own transportation to the facility. Free parking is available. New England Aquarium has implementedprehensive safety protocols for employees and visitors to minimize the risk of
COVID-19
exposure. As a member of our team, you will be provided with the training and resources needed to ensure a safe and rewarding experience. In addition, the Aquarium requires all staff to be vaccinated and boosted (when eligible) against
COVID-19
unless a reasonable medical or religious amodation is requested and approved. This is a 3-month, temporary position. The regular schedule will be 40 hours per week. Typical hours will be 8a - 4:30p, but flexibility to work varied hours and days of the week is strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide husbandry and care for animals collected through the Rescue Program.
Assist with health assessments and medical procedures on animals, including restraint.
Assist with reporting requirements and other administrative responsibilities as necessary.
Assist with necropsies as needed.
Maintain records and databases.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Training and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
A valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, andfortable driving larger nonmercial vehicles are all required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Experience with cold-stunned sea turtles preferred.
Veterinary Technician skills preferred including wound care, injections, drawing blood, and other basic clinical procedures.
Employees must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and befortable driving larger nonmercial vehicles if necessary.
Ability to work in 55F temperature for long periods of time, stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50lbs from the floor, bend, stoop, kneel and reachfortably. For more information and to online please visit:neaq.applicantpro/jobs/ New England Aquarium ismitted to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. For more information, or to now, you must go to the below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our .
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Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Training and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
A valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, andfortable driving larger nonmercial vehicles are all required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Experience with cold-stunned sea turtles preferred.
Veterinary Technician skills preferred including wound care, injections, drawing blood, and other basic clinical procedures.
Employees must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and befortable driving larger nonmercial vehicles if necessary.
Ability to work in 55F temperature for long periods of time, stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50lbs from the floor, bend, stoop, kneel and reachfortably.
