Job Description

[What the role is]

Research Executive

[What you will be working on]

• Identify fish parasites and optimize parasite isolation and culturing techniques.
• Investigate and characterize the life cycle of fish parasites, including conducting time-point sample collection and analysis.
• Perform fish husbandry activities, including the maintenance of experimental fish groups and parasite cultures.
• Support project procurement activities, including liaising with vendors, preparing purchase requests, and managing laboratory consumables and equipment.
• Plan and conduct experiments in collaboration with the project team and external collaborators and prepare progress reports for regular project meetings.
• Supervise and mentor student interns involved in the research project, providing technical guidance and training.
• Maintain proper experimental records and ensure compliance with laboratory safety and institutional protocols.
• Perform any other research related duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or project team.

[What we are looking for]

• Qualification in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Aquaculture, Veterinary Science, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Hands-on experience in fish husbandry, including fish parasite identification, isolation, and culturing techniques.
• Experience in parasitology research and molecular biology techniques will be an advantage.
• Prior experience in animal cell culture, particularly fish primary cell culture, is preferred. Candidates with relevant laboratory experience and a willingness to learn will also be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Good organizational, planning, and multitasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to meeting project deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present scientific data.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning new laboratory techniques and supporting interdisciplinary research projects.