Fish Laboratory & Biosecurity Professional

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Aquaculture Fish Laboratory and Biosecurity Professional. The successful candidate will play an important role in control and operate the fish laboratory as well as biosecurity functionalities to maintain and develop protocols across the organization, supporting the aquaculture managers and stakeholders to ensure their compliance. The role will work closely with production areas (Onland and Onshore) to ensure high standards on the operational fish welfare and through this, the profitability of our aquaculture business.

Position description and responsibilities

Introduction

NEOM’s aims at providing opportunities for people to live healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives, while sustainably using the natural resources they depend on. NEOM works with governments, local and international businesses, knowledge institutes to transform ideas into policy, policy into action, and action into impact. NEOM uses its technical knowledge and experience, passionate staff, local presence, and global influence to make a lasting difference in people’s livability especially in desert like conditions in a world facing climate change.

Fish Laboratory and Biosecurity Professional will coordinate and support the fish laboratory operations and the biosecurity frameworks ensuring to provide a service of accurate, state of art and on time results that allow to take decisions for improve the fish welfare in their main areas (fish – nutrition – environment). The role require communication and coordination within the Aquaculture sector as well as external governmental stakeholders in the Kingdom.  The Specialist will additionally provide business support to the Aquaculture Pillar and coordinate business reporting and other administrative support functions as is needed.

Position description and responsibilities   

Maintain a working knowledge of the laboratory techniques and equipment as well as legislative and regulatory requirements related to diseases, pest animal management. (KSA & international standards)

Develop baseline assessment reports related to Fish health using the laboratory equipment and techniques in efficient manner.

Assessing any bio risks that may be present within Aquaculture facilities & partners, and creating solutions to fix any biosecurity hazards

Develop and maintain aquaculture biosecurity protocols, processes, and procedures in accordance with industry best practices.

Support surveillance and investigation activities as they relate to fish health and disease control.

Train staff on biosecurity practices and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations, and support compliance inspections.

Monitor and audit biosecurity measures to identify areas of improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement biosecurity measures across all operational aspects from product development till processing.

Work with external consultants and advisors to stay up to date regarding new regulations, guidelines, and best practices for aquaculture biosecurity & Laboratory techniques.

Update and maintain records and databases to ensure that all information is accurate and that records are maintained in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

Provide administrative support to the management team as needed, including preparing reports and presentations.

Focuses on benefits and ways of overcoming obstacles.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in biological and/or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Demonstrable knowledge in chemistry, organic compounds, and therapeutics.
• Demonstrable knowledge in Laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate. effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills and well familiar with programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point).
• Reporting and statistical data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Post-graduate degree (Master or PhD) in science.  Consideration may be given to candidates with proven experience in a leadership, organizer, and admin role.