OPERATIONS MANAGER (Shrimp aquaculture research)

Imaqua; Belgique; Remote; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attractive salary package

In-house training and coaching

Rapid career development

Participation in research projects

Zusammenfassung

IMAQUA BV is seeking a motivated Operations Manager to oversee research trials and manage a team at our Belgium location. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Veterinary Medicine or a related field, with at least 5 years of aquaculture experience, general knowledge of shrimp biology, and project management skills.

This role offers an attractive salary package, in-house training, and the chance to be part of a dynamic international team involved in exciting aquaculture research projects.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Bioengineering, Biology or related fields.
• At least 5 years of aquaculture experience.
• General knowledge on shrimp biology, health, nutrition, RAS, microbiology.

Aufgaben

• Planning, coordination and supervision of research trials.
• Ensuring team adherence to quality standards and safety rules.
• Managing operational resources.

Kenntnisse

Aquaculture experience

Project management

Scientific literacy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Degree in Veterinary Medicine or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Statistical software

Odoo

Jobbeschreibung

OPERATIONS MANAGER(Shrimp aquaculture research)

IMAQUA is looking for a highly motivated and driven Operations manager to plan, organise and manage floor operations, coordinate and supervise research trials and the team of technicians, at our premises in Belgium.

OUR COMPANY

IMAQUA is a contract research organisation that provides professional research services on shrimp health. We test the effect of products, feed formulations and genetic selection on shrimp resistance to disease, immunity and growth performance. We offer unique combinations of standardized in vivo and in vitro testing models for WSSV, AHPND/EMS and other relevant pathogens.

We offer state-of-the‑art testing models and facilities for screening and validating shrimp health products in a cost‑effective manner. Our services stand for quality, precision and reliability.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Planning, coordination and supervision of research trials, team of technicians and operational activities
• Ensuring team adherence to quality standards, biosafety, and safety rules
• Drafting and keeping SOPs, WIs, and other operational templates and documents up to date
• Managing operational resources
• Supporting scientific projects
• Supporting procurement of research specific materials
• All other tasks necessary to ensure the smooth running of research trials and floor operations

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Ideal candidate would have the following competencies:

TECHNICAL

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Bioengineering, Biology or related fields
• At least 5 years of aquaculture experience
• General knowledge on shrimp biology, health, nutrition, RAS, microbiology
• Numerical and scientific literacy

MANAGERIAL

• Proven people and project/process management skills
• Driven and energetic team player
• Highly motivated and autonomous
• Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and solve problems
• Professional written and spoken English
• Ability to develop and draft procedures and instructions
• Strong analytical skills

Good to have:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft office tools, statistic program;
• Odoo experience
• Additional languages

WE OFFER

• An attractive salary package proportional to performance and responsibilities
• Intensive in‑house training and coaching
• A possibility of rapid career development
• Being part of an international team of aquaculture experts at a dynamic company
• Participating in exciting aquaculture research projects

Candidate should be able to start in June/July