Aquaculture Lab & Field Technician

JCU Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Off-in-lieu (OIL)

Job summary

James Cook University Singapore is seeking an Aquaculture Technician to provide technical support for classroom activities, field trips, and research at the aquaculture facility and science laboratory. Responsibilities include fish husbandry, equipment maintenance for recirculating systems, and routine lab prep and housekeeping.

Weekend or public holiday work may be required, offset with Off-in-lieu (OIL). The role involves physical tasks in wet and humid environments and independent work with

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE O or GCE N or Diploma
• Comfortable working with laboratory animals, particularly fish
• Physically fit for moderately demanding tasks
• Weekend/public holiday work may occur; compensated with OIL
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Diligent, organized and detail-oriented
• Physical work in wet/humid environments

Responsibilities

• Upkeep of aquatic specimens and life support systems; assist Laboratory Manager in maintaining fish and aquarium facilities
• Laboratory upkeep; keep the laboratory clean and organized
• Provide Laboratory Support (Academics): assist Laboratory Manager in providing technical support for classes and workshops
• Provide Laboratory Support (Research): assist with preparation of reagents, chemicals, and consumables; autoclaving and decontamination

Skills

Fish handling

Laboratory work

Attention to detail

Education

GCE O/N or Diploma

Job description

James Cook University Singapore is seeking an Aquaculture Technician to provide technical support for classroom activities, field trips, and research at the aquaculture facility and science laboratory. Responsibilities include fish husbandry, equipment maintenance for recirculating systems, and routine lab prep and housekeeping.

Weekend or public holiday work may be required, offset with Off-in-lieu (OIL). The role involves physical tasks in wet and humid environments and independent work with