Senior Research Executive (Aquaculture Innovation Centre)

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

·       Planning and implementation of industry-related and Aquaculture Innovation Centre (AIC) R&D projects in the area of animal health that includes disease diagnosis using microbiological and molecular approaches; therapeutics/prophylactics performance assessment in in vitro and in vivo systems.

·       Able to handle aquatic animals for experimental studies and perform techniques for tissue collection, including blood and other internal organs for analysis.

·       Ensure good laboratory practices in animal biosafety level 2 (ABSL2) containment facilities and improve/add-on SOP’s subject to the changing / emerging project needs and practices in compliance with workplace safety.

·       Take the lead in service/innovative projects and work effectively with team members to achieve overall project goals.

·       Provide periodic progress updates, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of the project findings/outcome. Organize storage of all project data in eworks for management and traceability.

·       Submit a detailed project report after completion for record and closure.

·       Support student training through Major Project (MP), Student Internship Programme (SIP), and Continuing Education and Training (CET) programmes/workshops of the Centre.

·       Maintain professionalism and good work ethics and maintain confidentiality of industry-related and R&D projects.

·       Carry out Centre-related activities/tasks as assigned by Centre Senior Management.

[What we are looking for]

·       Qualification in aquaculture-related discipline with at least 3 to 5 years of research work experience

·       Technical competencies in basic microbiology and molecular biology, handling, and maintenance of finfish and crustaceans are preferred.

·       Familiar with common biostatistical analyses to support project work.

·       Able to work independently and as part of a team for the timely achievement of project deliverables.

·       Good communication and experience in lab management are an advantage.