Fish Scientist

Randstad Enterprise; Waltham on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Enterprise seeks a scientist to develop, resource and manage internal and external fish care research projects. You will oversee trial approvals, analyse complex biological data, and translate findings into actionable business insights and peer‑reviewed publications.

The role requires designing and executing trials, strong R-based statistical analysis, and the ability to communicate complex results to non‑technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD in Marine Biology, Fish/Animal Biology, Physiology, Welfare, Ecology or related field.
• Proven ability to design and run scientific trials with robust statistics.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, especially in R, and effect neutral interpretation.
• Experience leading research projects and coordinating trial approvals with partners.
• Excellent written and spoken communication for publishing and internal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage internal lab-based and external collaborative fish care research trials.
• Perform rigorous data analysis on trial data to inform product development.
• Draft internal reports and publish findings in peer-reviewed venues as needed.
• Provide scientific support to the broader petcare business and present at conferences.
• Coordinate resources, timelines and budgets for project execution.

Skills

Data analysis

R programming

Project leadership

Scientific communication

Aquatic husbandry

Trials design

Stakeholder communication

Education

PhD in Marine Biology or related field

Tools

R

Job description

To develop, resource, and manage both internal and external fish care research projects. You will oversee trial approvals, analyse complex biological data, and translate scientific findings into actionable business insights and peer-reviewed external publications to maintain the company's position as a global leader in aquatic care.

Responsibilities

• Project & Trial Management: Initiate, gain formal approvals for, and direct both internal lab-based trials and external collaborative research projects.
• Data & Statistical Analysis: Execute rigorous statistical analysis (using packages like 'R') on trial data to evaluate fish health, physiology, behavior, and water chemistry outcomes.
• Scientific Communication: Write comprehensive internal business reports to guide product development pipelines, and author/publish papers in peer-reviewed scientific
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide scientific support and guidance to the broader petcare business, presenting research findings at high-profile external scientific meetings and conferences.
• Resource Coordination: Define, negotiate, and manage the necessary resources, timelines, and budgets required for successful project execution.

About You

• Education: PhD in Marine Biology, Fish/Animal Biology, Physiology, Welfare, Ecology, or a closely related biological science domain.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience in designing and executing scientific trials, paired with strong statistical analysis capabilities (specifically proficient in 'R').
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated track record of executing research projects, handling trial approval processes, and supporting research workflows for internal teams or external partners.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing scientific papers and translating complex data for non-technical stakeholders.
• Husbandry Knowledge: Practical experience with aquatic species handling, care, and