Executive, Veterinary Care & Environmental Health (Environmental Analyst)

The Environmental Analyst is an integral member of the Veterinary Care & Environmental Health department and is responsible for carrying out habitats water sample collection, routine and non-routine water quality analysis, soil, run-off and rainwater bacteriology and air quality surveys. The information gathered is reviewed by various business units to ensure a healthy environment optimal for the animal’s wellbeing, and a safe environment for our staff and guests.

Responsibilities:

• Collect water samples and perform daily physicochemical analyses from the oceanarium habitats.
• Collect soil, rain and run-off samples and perform physicochemical and microbiology analyses.
• Perform air quality analysis during haze periods.
• Ensure that all instruments, equipment, laboratory fixtures, glassware and general laboratory ware in the Environmental Health laboratory are properly maintained to manufacturer specifications for optimal performance.
• Assist in preparing monthly inventory reports on supplies and reagents.
• Prepare and report all results accurately and in timely manner ensuring all necessary team members are informed.
• Always maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Assist in clinical diagnostic laboratory analysis.
• Assist in medicines preparation.

Requirements:

• Adhere to work policies.
• Use of Windows-based MS Office programs including but not limited to word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel), and presentations (MS PowerPoint).
• Familiar with basic laboratory instrumentation purpose and operation.
• Demonstrative ability to perform all analysis.
• Think critically to assess, interpret and report anomalies of data.
• Must be able to work as a team player in a dynamic work environment.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable and willing to work with animals.
• Able to swim and comfortable working in an aquatic environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of RWS animals’ health information at all times.