VETERINARIAN/ SCIENTIST (FISH HEALTH)

Singapore Food Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Food Agency’s Marine Aquaculture Centre on St. John’s Island, Singapore seeks a veterinarian to lead fish health initiatives, refine husbandry practices and implement health protocols to improve overall fish well-being at MAC.

The role involves overseeing biosecurity, improving disease diagnostics, collaborating with industry and academia, and providing technical advice to support the sector; weekend and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree with aquatic animal health specialization preferred.
• Experience in aquaculture is desirable.
• Familiarity with animal care guidelines per NACLAR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to collaborate across teams to complete projects.
• Willing to work weekends and after hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee procedures on fish health and biosecurity at MAC.
• Improve disease diagnostic capability and coordinate sample analysis.
• Review processes to enhance biosecurity and fish health management.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders and researchers on fish health R&D.
• Provide technical advice on fish health management.
• Perform other duties to support MAC operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Written & verbal communication

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM)

Job description

Successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team to implement fish health protocols at the Marine Aquaculture Centre (MAC) and refine culture techniques and animal husbandry practices to improve overall fish health management.

Duties

• Implement and oversee compliance of existing procedures and protocols regarding fish health and biosecurity at MAC e.g. monitoring, reporting and corrective actions (if necessary).
• Improve fish disease diagnostic capability at MAC. This includes the conduct of fish or water sampling and engaging relevant laboratories/ companies for the analysis of samples.
• Review requirements and processes to improve MAC’s biosecurity and fish health management
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders and academic researchers on fish health R&D
• Provide technical advice and service to SFA with regards to fish health management for the industry
• Perform other related duties as required for the smooth operation of the MAC

Requirements

• Veterinary degree, preferably with specialisation in aquatic animal health
• Preferably with relevant work experience in aquaculture
• Familiar with the Guidelines on the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes set forth by the National Advisory Committee for Laboratory Animal Research (NACLAR)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate across different teams to complete fish health management projects or actions
• Prepared to work on weekends and after office hours when necessary.

Work Location

Marine Aquaculture Centre, 11 St. John’s Island, Singapore 098659