Research Engineer: Aquaculture Feed Innovation & Operations

Euraxess; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is seeking a Research Engineer to join a new Research Centre in Animal Feed, focused on aquaculture and feed research, production, and capability development. The role ensures reliable feed production, testing, and development while building hands-on expertise in applied feed science.

You will lead feed mill operations and collaborate with the Centre Director to plan production, engage external parties, and integrate operations within the research

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Chemical/Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in feed milling, extrusion processing or laboratory analysis is advantageous.
• Strong hands-on, problem-solving and team-leadership skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Feed Mill Operations: ensure uninterrupted, efficient operation of the feed mill.
• Plan and execute production runs for R&D, pilot, training, and service activities.
• Oversee formulation execution, extrusion, drying, coating, and quality control.
• Establish and maintain standards for formulation, processing, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Support commissioning, validation, and optimisation of upgraded equipment.
• Conduct routine laboratory analyses (proximate analysis, QA/QC).
• Support sample preparation and data generation for feed and ingredient testing.
• Maintain good laboratory practices and basic QA/QC procedures.
• Provide hands-on leadership and mentoring to technical staff.
• Transfer operational know-how to build a competent team.
• Support training and upskilling of staff in feed production.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Work with Centre Director on production planning, resource allocation, prioritisation.
• Engage external parties and integrate feed mill operations within the Centre’s portfolio.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Feed production

Extrusion processing

QA/QC procedures

Team leadership

Laboratory analyses

Education

Bachelors in Food Science / Animal Science / Aquaculture / Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is seeking a Research Engineer to join a new Research Centre in Animal Feed, focused on aquaculture and feed research, production, and capability development. The role ensures reliable feed production, testing, and development while building hands-on expertise in applied feed science.

You will lead feed mill operations and collaborate with the Centre Director to plan production, engage external parties, and integrate operations within the research