Hands-On Sustainable Aquaculture R&D Technician

VERTICAL OCEANS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aquaculture start-up in Singapore is seeking an R&D Aquaculture Technician to support intensive shrimp and seaweed cultivation. This hands-on role involves laboratory protocols, maintaining high data quality, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least one year of lab experience. This position is only open to Singapore citizens and PRs due to work pass constraints, offering an opportunity to work on sustainable seafood production while applying scientific principles in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field like microbiology or marine biology.
• At least one year of hands-on lab experience in related tasks.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stock solutions and perform lab measurements.
• Monitor the health of prawns and macroalgae.
• Contribute to research design and documentation.

Skills

Hands-on skills in biology/chemistry lab

Effective communication skills

Teamwork skills

Critical scientific thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in aquaculture or related field

Job description

An innovative aquaculture start-up in Singapore is seeking an R&D Aquaculture Technician to support intensive shrimp and seaweed cultivation. This hands-on role involves laboratory protocols, maintaining high data quality, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least one year of lab experience. This position is only open to Singapore citizens and PRs due to work pass constraints, offering an opportunity to work on sustainable seafood production while applying scientific principles in a dynamic environment.