Job Details
As Aquaculture Laboratory Technician for our closed land-based cleantech biosphere farm
you will operate and maintain the laboratory in our land-based farms. We implement highest
biosecurity and animal welfare standards and strictly adhere to our SOPs. Continuous learning and
improvement are part of our DNA.
Responsibilities
• Responsible to manage all aspects of the laboratory for all microbial components required for
the operation of NOVATON’s closed cleantech system.
• Experienced in the analysis of all water parameters and support the aquaculture team in
conditioning the culture water and maintaining optimal water quality throughout the entire cycle.
• Analysis of the microbial community profile, including Total Plate Count and Total Vibrio Count
in the culture water and shrimp samples.
• Analysis of the plankton population and density in the culture water and the shrimp samples.
• Following the highest industry standards and safety regulations is a MUST.
• Report all results, observations, as well as analysis and interpretation of findings, including
actual and potential disease problems, to Farm Manager.
• Consistently record all data and results in specified forms with accuracy and responsibility.
• Manage security documents and ensure that all information and data collected is kept safe.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
• Ensure that highest biosecurity procedures and all safety guidelines are always followed.
Requirements
Requirements
• 4 + years of proven experience as Biology Laboratory Technician in the aquaculture industry.
• Experience in operating all laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances.
• In depth knowledge of preventative measures and laboratory best practices.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Mindset of continuous learning and improvement.
• Maintaining highest biosecurity an hygiene standards at all times.
• Care for and nurture the shrimps, maintain highest standards in animal welfare.
• Availability to include early/night shifts, weekends and/or holidays.
Very good interpersonal and communication skills and can work effectively as a part of a diverse
team.
• Willingness to stay at the farming site.
Qualifications
• BSc or MSc in Aquaculture, Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental or Life Sciences, etc.
• Proficiency in English (B2)
Contact Information
NOVATON AGhttps://novaton.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/230322_NOVATON_Laboratory_Technician.pdf
Appy by sending a complete application (CV, motivation letter, diplomas) to:
Mrs. Anouck Boillat, info@novaton.com
Post Date: 8/20/2024 2:03:56 PM
Closing Date: 9/3/2024 12:00:00 AM