Singapore Food Agency

SCIENTIST (BREEDING AND GENETICS)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 07 Apr 2026

What the role is

You will be part of our team that will contribute to Singapore’s aquaculture sector's resilience and growth by advancing the selective breeding improvement programs conducted at SFA's Marine Aquaculture Centre (MAC).

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact, not just within the team, but nationally, ensuring the resilience and safety of Singapore's food supply. Join us in this exciting journey to shape the future of Singapore's aquaculture industry.

What you will be working on

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with research institutions and industry partners to conduct R&D programs that contributes to the advancement of local aquaculture industry.
Manage and maintain broodstocks to support the conduct of breeding programs for Asian seabass, red snapper and other identified species, ensuring consistent supply of superior eggs and larvae to support the industry
Identify knowledge or technology gaps related to breeding and broodstock management, developing solutions through targeted R&D projects that translate scientific advances into practical applications for local farms.
Monitor and evaluate broodstock performance through systematic data collection and field trials ensuring breeding programmes deliver measurable improvements in productivity and sustainability.
Provide technical support and training on fish and shrimp husbandry, breeding techniques and aquaculture best practices to industry stakeholders, facilitating knowledge transfer and adoption of developed solutions.
Perform duties as required for the smooth operation of the Marine Aquaculture Centre

What we are looking for

Our requirements:

Ability to design, conduct and manage R&D projects from conception to implementation.
Knowledge and experience in broodstock management and fish reproductive biology
Experience with shrimp broodstock management and breeding is an advantage
Proficiency in data analysis and research methodologies
Prepared to work on weekends and after office hours when necessary
Team player with good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in managing and coordinating multi-stakeholder collaborations is an advantage.
Able to work in the office, field or offshore environments

Where you are expected to work at:

Marine Aquaculture Centre (St John’s Island)

About your application process

This job is closing on 07 Apr 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Singapore Food Agency or the wider Public Service.

About Singapore Food Agency

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the ‘Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health. The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.

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