Research Executive

Role Overview

As a Research Executive at Temasek Polytechnic, you will focus on advancing research in fish parasitology through identification, isolation, and cultivation of fish parasites. You will contribute hands-on expertise in fish husbandry and manage experimental workflows to support project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify fish parasites and enhance techniques for their isolation and culture.
• Examine and detail the life cycle of fish parasites via scheduled sample collection and analysis.
• Conduct fish husbandry duties, including maintaining experimental fish populations and parasite cultures.
• Assist procurement processes by coordinating with suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and managing lab supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with project team and external collaborators to design and perform experiments; produce progress reports for project meetings.
• Guide and mentor student interns involved in the research, offering technical support and training.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and ensure adherence to safety standards and institutional protocols.
• Undertake additional research-related tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator or project team.

Candidate Profile

• Educational background in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Aquaculture, Veterinary Science, or related life science fields.
• Practical experience in fish husbandry and fish parasite identification, isolation, and culturing is essential.
• Experience in parasitology research and molecular biology techniques is advantageous.
• Prior experience with animal cell cultures, especially fish primary cell culture, is preferred; however, candidates with relevant lab experience and eagerness to learn will be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, planning, multitasking abilities coupled with commitment to project deadlines.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with capability to interpret and present scientific data.
• Self-driven, flexible, and keen to acquire new laboratory methods and contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives.