Aquaculture Research Technician
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Job Summary
Location: St Johns Island
Department: Research & Technology Development (RTD)
Reports to: R&D Operations Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Aquaculture Research Technician to support our Research & Technology Development team on our research farm. This role plays a key part in conducting feeding trials supporting R&D experiments monitoring animal health and ensuring high standards of animal welfare. You will work closely with researchers and technical leads to collect data maintain facilities and contribute to the development of new products and solutions in aquaculture nutrition.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily checks on trial animals to ensure proper feeding water availability and health status.
- Implement feeding trial protocols and monitor trial progress on the research farm.
- Record accurate daily observations and trial data; prepare summaries for analysis.
- Coordinate sourcing delivery and management of animals and trial feeds.
- Transport supplies manage incoming animals and ensure proper care during transit.
- Implement strict biosecurity measures and comply with all farm SOPs.
- Document animal care records including feeding health observations treatments and procedures.
- Facilitate accurate weighing of trial animals and feeds.
- Report deviations or amendments to protocols promptly.
- Participate in pre-trial preparations and post-trial data reviews.
- Maintain equipment and ensure cleanliness of facilities in accordance with protocol.
- Follow all animal welfare and safety regulations.
Qualifications :
Education
Diploma / Bachelors Degree in Animal Science Animal Husbandry Agriculture or related fields.
Experience
Preferably with experience in aquaculture or any farm operations or research settings.
Fresh graduates passionate about research and farm work are welcome.
Other Requirements
Willing to stay at the research farm for biosecurity purposes.
Strong attention to detail and high commitment to animal welfare.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in field-based research settings.
Physically able to handle farm activities including lifting equipment handling and extended periods of standing.
Work Conditions
Exposure to farm environments: humidity dust strong odors noise and variable temperatures.
Work may involve handling animals equipment checks and biosecurity protocols.
Personal protective equipment will be provided.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Pilmico Foods Corporation & Gold Coin Management Holdings are the integrated agribusiness and food companies of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV). Gold Coin is now fully-managed and owned by Pilmico International and to date, it is the largest investment in the Asia-Pacific region i ... View more
