Aquaculture Technician: Wet Lab & Research Support

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Singapore seeks an Aquaculture Assistant to support daily aquaculture operations and wet laboratory activities. You will perform routine fish husbandry, water quality monitoring, and assist with research workflows in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes reliability and physical stamina, with duties including facility maintenance, safety compliance, and aiding with basic molecular prep and sample handling. Weekend rotations may be required.

Qualifications

• Higher Nitec graduate or above.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to perform hands-on work.
• Willingness to work weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily fish husbandry and animal care.
• Conduct routine water quality monitoring and maintain records.
• Prepare live fish for research and sampling, including weighing and morphometrics.
• Assist with routine laboratory procedures, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and qPCR preparation.

Skills

Animal care

Data recording

Inventory management

Laboratory safety

Independent thinking

Education

Higher Nitec or above

Tools

Equipment setup

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Singapore seeks an Aquaculture Assistant to support daily aquaculture operations and wet laboratory activities. You will perform routine fish husbandry, water quality monitoring, and assist with research workflows in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes reliability and physical stamina, with duties including facility maintenance, safety compliance, and aiding with basic molecular prep and sample handling. Weekend rotations may be required.