Scientist (Aquaculture)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore is seeking a Scientist (Aquaculture) to lead technical teams as Principal Investigator and develop strategies for project execution. You will oversee timely delivery of outputs and maintain compliance with biosafety and lab standards.

You will continuously update aquaculture knowledge to drive innovation, mentor colleagues to raise technical competency, and manage project administration with prudent budget use.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant aquaculture experience in pilot-scale or commercial settings.
• Experience in aquaculture business development would be preferred.
• Efficient in using statistical tools and AI software for data management, report writing and presentation.
• Clear-minded with ability to prioritize work activities to keep track and update project progress to RO or lead PI timely.
• Alert and responsive to identify and improve work processes for better work efficiency and output.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams or projects as Principal Investigator to develop technical strategies for project execution, oversee efficient and proper execution of project activities and ensure timely delivery of quality outputs.
• Continuously keep current with aquaculture trends and development to drive innovation in technical aspects as a subject matter expert in his/her field of expertise.
• Mentor junior colleagues to help build team technical competency and teamwork for smooth execution and completion of project within the project timeframe.
• Handle project administration and procurement tasks while ensuring fiscal prudence for efficient budget management and utilization
• Perform work activities to support Aquaculture Innovation Centre’s work functions, role and responsibilities.
• Comply and uphold laboratory, facility and farm biosecurity requirements and housekeeping needs.

Skills

Aquaculture expertise

Project management

Data analysis with statistics/AI

Team mentorship

Tools

Statistical tools

AI software

Job description

[What the role is]

Scientist (Aquaculture)

[What you will be working on]

• Lead technical teams or projects as Principal Investigator to develop technical strategies for project execution, oversee efficient and proper execution of project activities and ensure timely delivery of quality outputs.
• Continuously keep current with aquaculture trends and development to drive innovation in technical aspects as a subject matter expert in his/her field of expertise.
• Mentor junior colleagues to help build team technical competency and teamwork for smooth execution and completion of project within the project timeframe.
• Handle project administration and procurement tasks while ensuring fiscal prudence for efficient budget management and utilization
• Perform work activities to support Aquaculture Innovation Centre’s work functions, role and responsibilities.
• Comply and uphold laboratory, facility and farm biosecurity requirements and housekeeping needs.

[What we are looking for]

• Minimum 3 years of relevant aquaculture experience in pilot-scale or commercial settings with a track record of securing R&D grants or publishing scientific research.
• Candidates with experience in aquaculture business development would be preferred.
• Efficient in using statistical tools and AI software for data management, report writing and presentation.
• Clear-minded with ability to prioritize work activities to keep track and update project progress to RO or lead PI timely.
• Alert and responsive to identify and improve work processes for better work efficiency and output.