Successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team to implement fish health protocols at the Marine Aquaculture Centre (MAC) and refine culture techniques and animal husbandry practices to improve overall fish health management.
Singapore Food Agency
Veterinarian/Scientist (Fish Health)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 05 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Implement and oversee compliance of existing procedures and protocols regarding fish health and biosecurity at MAC e.g. monitoring, reporting and corrective actions (if necessary).
- Improve fish disease diagnostic capability at MAC. This includes the conduct of fish or water sampling and engaging relevant laboratories/ companies for the analysis of samples.
- Review requirements and processes to improve MAC’s biosecurity and fish health management
- Collaborate with industry stakeholders and academic researchers on fish health R&D
- Provide technical advice and service to SFA with regards to fish health management for the industry
- Perform other related duties as required for the smooth operation of the MAC
What we are looking for
- Veterinary degree, preferably with specialisation in aquatic animal health
- Preferably with relevant work experience in aquaculture
- Familiar with the Guidelines on the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes set forth by the National Advisory Committee for Laboratory Animal Research (NACLAR)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to collaborate across different teams to complete fish health management projects or actions
- Prepared to work on weekends and after office hours when necessary.
Work Location:
Marine Aquaculture Centre, 11 St. John’s Island, Singapore 098659
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 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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