Aquaculture 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

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join us as an Aquaculture Technician to provide aquaculture technical support for classroom activities, field trips, and research activities. The main responsibilities involve activities at the aquaculture facility (fish husbandry) and the science laboratory (day-to-day upkeep).

The Aquaculture Technician works closely with the Laboratory team to mantain the equipment of the recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), perform husbandry tasks such as feeding the fish, manually washing soiled filters, and checking water quality. The role includes laboratory activities such as preparing the classroom (e.g., for fish dissections), washing tools and glassware, handling chemicals, and general housekeeping. The role is accountable for maintaining the facilities, including cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment, ensuring stock levels are inventoried, received, and stored according to standard operating procedures. Weekend and/or public holiday work is expected, but will be offset with off-in-lieu (OIL) credited. Typical activities are moderately physical and working conditions will occasionally be wet and humid.

Main Responsibilities

• Upkeep of aquatic specimens and life support systems : Assist the Laboratory Manager in maintaining the fish. Clean and maintain the aquarium facilities. Ensure the smooth running of the water systems and tanks, and conduct minor repairs as required.
• 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) : Provide technical support for research activities as instructed by Laboratory Manager, including but not limited to the preparation of commonly used reagents, chemicals, and consumables; autoclaving, and decontamination.

Person Specifications

• Minimum GCE O or GCE N or Diploma in any field
• Comfortable working with laboratory animals, particularly fish.
• Physically fit and capable of performing moderately demanding tasks.
• Role may require work on weekends and/or public holidays. Such arrangement will be compensated with OIL.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates a diligent, organized and methodical approach to work, with attention to detail.
• The position requires physical work and exposure to wet and humid environments.

The internal title for this position is Executive Lab Technician.

Closing date : 8 October 2026

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.