Technical Officer

We are seeking to hire a Technical Officer to provide technical assistance to aquaculture and seafood areas on the day-to-day operations. The incumbent will also provide teaching support and technical assistance to research projects within the faculty of engineering and science. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation and manufacturing of fish feeds. - Responsible to do maintenance of research facility including tank cleaning. - Prepare equipment and conduct activities for fish experiments (livestock feeding, fish handling and fish subsampling). - Collect and report accurate and updated fish experiment data (water quality, growth data). - Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual operation reports required by Faculty/University management. - Responsible to implement cost and inventory operation policies/procedures. - Assist in any other duties as required to support the Sustainable Aquaculture Flagship. Selection Criteria: - Minimum, a bachelor's degree in Aquaculture or related field. - At least one (1) year of practical experience in aquaculture research/farming or equivalent as a laboratory technician in any biology lab. - Strong knowledge of aquaculture and familiarity with current developments in the area of aquaculture. - Ability to interact and communicate (oral and written) effectively and professionally with staff and students at all levels. - Ability to exercise a degree of analytical thinking and in-depth investigation of processes. - Ability to work independently in some activities and as part of a team. - Ability to work under pressure and at odd hours such as weekends and public holidays to meet the research & development demand. Desirable: - Familiar with freshwater and seawater aquaculture farming, farmed fish, micro-algae and Artemia life cycles, health and growth. - Familiar with Microsoft Office or related documentation tools. - Familiar with academic research and aquaculture farming environment.
Conducting an educational facility known as Curtin University, Malaysia.
Bachelor's or Equivalent