School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant focused on Aquaculture. Responsibilities include planning and conducting R&D experiments, mentoring students, and supporting lab management. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in life sciences and experience in aquaculture operations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.
• Possess sound planning, organizing, good multi-tasking skills.
• Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct R&D experiments related to aquaculture.
• Work with project leaders to achieve research aims.
• Mentor students involved in projects and internships.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Planning and organizing

Multi-tasking

Documentation skills

Research and data analysis

Education

Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or molecular biology

Job description

Overview

School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture)

What the role is

What the role is: School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Aquaculture).

What you will be working on

• Plan and conduct life science related R&D experiments and routine operations with a focus on aquaculture such as husbandry, fish breeding, developmental biology, transcriptomics, routine molecular biology techniques, optimization of operations, diagnostics, health, genetics
• Work with the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aim of the research projects.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Support the procurement of consumables and equipment together with lab management.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or molecular biology.
• Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
• Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, research and data analysis skills.
• Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis and will be based either fully or on a rotational basis at one of the local partner institutions.