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Aquaculture Worker
World Fish
People & HR
Batu Maung, Penang, Malaysia
Posted on Mar 4, 2025
About WorldFish
“WorldFish is a leading international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. As a member of CGIAR, WorldFish contributes to building a food- and nutrition-secure future and restoring natural resources. Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, with country offices across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, WorldFish strives to create resilient and inclusive food systems for shared prosperity. For more information, visit: www.worldfishcenter.org”
About the Position
The Aquaculture Worker’s primary job is to carefully undertake the necessary husbandry to maintain the Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) fish under the supervision of the hatchery supervisor. S/he will be required to assist scientists, other researchers, and research assistants in field work of research projects and other research related activities (e.g. workshops and trainings) to other programs/units/partners.
The successful candidate will:
1. Support in maintaining the current generations of GIFT, including all aspects of animal care including:
- Feeding the fish,
- Changing water and cleaning tanks,
- Monitoring fish health,
- Water quality monitoring and system maintenance.
2. Assist in production of new generation(s) of GIFT including production, incubation, nursing, tagging, and growing out of families.
3. Supporting other research experiments of WorldFish as required.
4. Providing similar technical support to other collaborating research with WorldFish local/international partners.
5. Assisting in:
- Training courses, field trips and other activities related to research, development and technology transfer.
- Supporting research activities in other locations as required.
This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:
- Secondary school graduates or higher.
- Strong sense of discipline, self-discipline and responsibility.
- Knowledge of aquaculture and fisheries.
- Practical experiences of aquaculture particularly tank or RAS systems.
- Practical experiences of fish handling, including fish identification, fish reproduction, hatchery technologies, fish harvesting, and data recording.
- Ability and willingness to work for long hours, especially during fish breeding period, stay overnight when required.
- Ability and willingness to work outside office hours (during weekends, holidays, etc.) if required.
- Follow strictly assigned working hours and rules.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Working outside office hours when required.
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, employer provident fund contribution, paid leave, and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance.
How to Apply
Your application must include:
- A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above;
- A copy of your curriculum vitae; and
- Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.
To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 23:59 (MYT), 23 March 2025.
Location: The post holder will be based in Penang, Malaysia.
Screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.
WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued, and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.
People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.
We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.