Assistant Scientific Officer Summer Staff – Fish Surveys

The Recruitment Co; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Assistant Scientific Officer for summer staff to assist in fish surveys. The role requires outdoor work, data collection, and laboratory analysis. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience in aquatic science, and a full driving license. This position involves physical fieldwork, including wading and boating in various conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience on aquatic science data collection.
• Full driving license is necessary.
• Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field surveys of fish populations.
• Record and enter data in electronic formats.
• Conduct laboratory work including fish sample analysis.

Skills

Electric fishing techniques

Field data collection

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level grades A, B or C in English and Maths

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Assistant Scientific Officer Summer Staff – Fish Surveys

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Client:

The Recruitment Co

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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23

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Staff based at Newforge Lane and staff at River Bush Salmon Station

The Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch (FAEB) of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) conducts research and development, monitoring and technology transfer in support of sustainable management of fisheries and aquatic resources, focusing particularly on the needs of Northern Ireland. The post involves working outside and onboard small vessels.

Main Duties:

Assistance with field surveys of fish populations, including some or all of the following:

· Electric fishing surveys of fish populations in rivers

· Survey of fish in lakes including coarse fish netting and gill and fyke nets

· Recording of data in the field, and entering data to electronic formats

· Laboratory work including analysis of fish samples

· Work from small boats in freshwater locations

· Other laboratory, office, and field duties as allocated by supervisors when scientific fieldwork is affected by weather

Qualifications and aptitudes required:

· GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level grades A, B or C in English and Maths.

· At least 6 months experience on some aspect of aquatic science data collection, including demonstrated ability to work in challenging environmental conditions

· Must have a full driving license that enables them to undertake the responsibilities of the role

Successful applicants must:

· Be sufficiently fit, able and willing to carry out fieldwork by wading in rivers, on riverbanks, in small boats, occasionally in inclement conditions.

If necessary, applicants will be required to pass a medical examination to meet the health and safety requirements of electrofishing.

Other aptitudes which will be an advantage include:

· Experience of electric fishing techniques

· Previous experience of similar employment, particularly with AFBI

· Knowledge of scientific methods in a field and/or laboratory environment

· Training and/or certification in first aid procedures

· Computer literacy specific experience in use of excel spreadsheets for data analysis

· Proven relevant experience of working on or by water.