Aquaculture Specialist (Contract Non-Staff)

About the role

A fish facility is looking for motivated, hands-on individuals to join its team as an Aquaculture Specialist on a contract non-staff basis. The successful candidate supports the daily operation of aquaculture systems, including fish husbandry, feeding, water quality monitoring, system maintenance and research activities.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine water quality testing (pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, salinity, temperature) and monitor fish and shrimp health, behaviour, feeding, growth and system performance.
• Support R&D projects by setting up experiments, collecting samples, recording and analysing data.
• Help set up, maintain, troubleshoot and integrate recirculating aquaculture systems and related equipment.
• Perform routine aquaculture operations, monitor performance and run laboratory analysis of biological, water and feed samples.
• Keep the laboratory clean and organised, uphold biosecurity standards and ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained and operated correctly.
• Develop, review and update standard operating procedures, work instructions and protocols, and keep accurate laboratory records for full traceability.
• Assist with inventory and stock management of laboratory consumables, equipment and chemicals.
• Ensure facility activities comply with safety procedures and regulatory requirements, and carry out other assigned projects and duties.

Required profile

• NITEC/Higher NITEC or diploma in Marine Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Food Science, Aquaculture or a related field.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and a keen interest in aquaculture, marine science or fish farming.
• Adaptable across office and aquaculture farm environments.
• Willing to travel to offsite locations when required.

What we offer

• Salary commensurate with educational qualifications and working experience.
• Annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits and other benefits.

Applications, including a cover letter and CV, are sent to the named contact at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Ltd; only shortlisted candidates will be notified.