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Veterinarian/Scientist (Fish Health)

Sfa - Marine Aquaculture Centre @ St John Islandmid

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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.

Responsibilities

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→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

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