Aquaculture Tech Officer: Lab & Field Studies

The Moredun Foundation; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection Scheme

Flexi-time system

6 weeks annual leave + 7 holidays + a

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts platform

Job summary

The Moredun Foundation's aquaculture division seeks a Technical Officer near Edinburgh to conduct studies on vaccines, therapeutics and fish health products. Regular travel to East Lothian and Aberdeen facilities will be required.

You will contribute to laboratory work, develop expertise, and support facility operations including fish husbandry; occasional weekend work may be required with extra payment.

Qualifications

• Biological degree or HNC/HND in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of research quality management systems (GLP/VICH-GCP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory work and live-phase support.
• Develop areas of expertise and take responsibility for specific work areas.
• Assist the local team with facility operations, including fish husbandry.
• Weekend work may be required with additional payment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Education

Biological Sciences degree or HNC/HND in Biological Sciences

Job description

The Moredun Foundation's aquaculture division seeks a Technical Officer near Edinburgh to conduct studies on vaccines, therapeutics and fish health products. Regular travel to East Lothian and Aberdeen facilities will be required.

You will contribute to laboratory work, develop expertise, and support facility operations including fish husbandry; occasional weekend work may be required with extra payment.