Technical Officer (Aquaculture)
Technical Officer (Aquaculture)
Reference: 22-04-26
Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 per annum dependent on experience
Closing date: 05/05/2026
About the role
We are seeking applications for a Technical Officer within the Aquaculture division of Moredun Scientific (a commercial subsidiary of the Moredun Foundation, a registered charity). You will join a team of people involved in the conduct of Aquaculture studies testing vaccines, therapeutics and other fish health products for use in farmed fish.
The post will be based at an aquaculture research facility in Aberdeen. There will be an occasional requirement to travel to the Moredun Scientific office near Edinburgh.
You will act in the role of Technical Officer for studies appropriate to your experience level and be involved in laboratory work and live-phase support, you will be expected to develop areas of expertise and take responsibility for specific work areas.
Additionally, you will assist the local team with facility operations, including fish husbandry.
You may be required to participate in a weekend rota, for which additional payment is made.
Moredun Scientific is a contract research organisation specialising in animal health and aquaculture product development and biosafety testing of biopharmaceuticals. For more information about Moredun Scientific, visit www.moredun-scientific.com.
Experience required
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have;
- A biological degree or recognised Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills and effective organizational abilities.
In addition, ideally you will have:
- Experience of working with fish or other aquatic animals in a research environment.
- A good understanding of research quality management systems (eg VICH-GCP, GLP)
- A Home Office licence training qualification
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
- A full driving licence
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form and email the completed form to hr@moredun.ac.uk.
Staff benefits
- Competitive pension scheme – employee contribution minimum 3%. Moredun will contribute up to a maximum of 15%.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme and an Income Protection Scheme
- Flexi-time system
- 6 weeks annual leave plus 5 days public holidays and a privilege day
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits platform offering discounts at various retailers
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