Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Research Executive to identify fish parasites, optimize isolation and culturing techniques, and investigate parasite life cycles through sample collection and analysis. The role involves fish husbandry, maintaining experimental fish groups and parasite cultures, and supporting procurement activities. Candidates should have experience in parasitology, laboratory techniques, and experimental design. Compensation details are not specified.

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Job description

[This job id 22253 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 29 Jul 2026]

[What the role is]

[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.

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