Fish Scientist

Job PurposeTo develop, resource, and manage both internal and external fish care research projects. Youwill oversee trial approvals, analyse complex biological data, and translate scientific findings intoactionable business insights and peer-reviewed external publications to maintain the company'sposition as a global leader in aquatic care.Responsibilities● Project & Trial Management: Initiate, gain formal approvals for, and direct both internallab-based trials and external collaborative research projects.● Data & Statistical Analysis: Execute rigorous statistical analysis (using packages like'R') on trial data to evaluate fish health, physiology, behavior, and water chemistryoutcomes.● Scientific Communication: Write comprehensive internal business reports to guideproduct development pipelines, and author/publish papers in peer-reviewed scientificjournals.● Subject Matter Expertise: Provide scientific support and guidance to the broaderpetcare business, presenting research findings at high-profile external scientificmeetings and conferences.● Resource Coordination: Define, negotiate, and manage the necessary resources,timelines, and budgets required for successful project execution.About You● Education: PhD in Marine Biology, Fish/Animal Biology, Physiology, Welfare, Ecology,or a closely related biological science domain.● Technical Skills: Proven experience in designing and executing scientific trials, pairedwith strong statistical analysis capabilities (specifically proficient in 'R').● Project Leadership: Demonstrated track record of executing research projects, handlingtrial approval processes, and supporting research workflows for internal teams orexternal partners.● Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, witha proven track record of publishing scientific papers and translating complex data fornon-technical stakeholders.●Husbandry Knowledge: Practical experience with aquatic species handling, care, andhusbandry setup is highly preferred.