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Fish Scientist

Randstad Enterprisewaltham on the wolds, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Shape the future of aquatic care by leading impactful fish research projects and contributing to groundbreaking publications in this hybrid role. You'll thrive here if you possess a PhD in a relevant biological science, a passion for data analysis using R, and a proven ability to manage complex scientific trials, making you an ideal candidate to drive innovation and uphold the company's global leadership. Apply now to leverage your expertise and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
waltham on the wolds, england, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Purpose

To develop, resource, and manage both internal and external fish care research projects. You

will oversee trial approvals, analyse complex biological data, and translate scientific findings into

actionable business insights and peer-reviewed external publications to maintain the company's

position as a global leader in aquatic care.

Responsibilities

● Project & Trial Management: Initiate, gain formal approvals for, and direct both internal

lab-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 chemistry

outcomes.

● Scientific Communication: Write comprehensive internal business reports to guide

product development pipelines, and author/publish papers in peer-reviewed scientific

journals.

● Subject Matter Expertise: Provide scientific support and guidance to the broader

petcare business, presenting research findings at high-profile external scientific

meetings 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, paired

with strong statistical analysis capabilities (specifically proficient in 'R').

● Project Leadership: Demonstrated track record of executing research projects, handling

trial approval processes, and supporting research workflows for internal teams or

external partners.

● Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with

a proven track record of publishing scientific papers and translating complex data for

non-technical stakeholders.


●Husbandry Knowledge: Practical experience with aquatic species handling, care, and

husbandry setup is highly preferred.

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