Aquatic veterinarian

EURES Malta

AquaBioTech Group is seeking another capable and qualified Aquatic Veterinarian to work as trial coordinator for fish health trials. Focused on the day-to-day coordination and execution of trial activities
it will be also managing the health of our research fish stocks, carrying out all necessary necropsies and diagnostics, as well as participating in and developing experimental protocols. The candidate
would also support and participate in national and international research projects that AquaBioTech Group is involved in.

• Day-to-day coordination of fish health trials activities and communication with clients.
• Protocols and study report writing; data collection, elaboration and archiving.
• Plan and execute trial activities like vaccination and challenge with pathogens.
• Sampling for routine health monitoring and trial related requirements.
• Health management of the fish stock in the facility.
• Necropsies and diagnostics required by routine health management of the stock and trial related requirements.
• Development of Challenge Models and other experimental SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned by the company.

• The ideal candidate will have a strong balance between academic qualifications and practical
experience in the field of aquaculture. The individual is expected to have a DVM, Doctorate of
Veterinarian Medicine.
• Experience in laboratory operating procedures, GMP for the Batch Release of Aquatic
Vaccines and GLP would also be a bonus, but not essential as all training in these procedures
will be provided.
• The selected candidate will have to speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of any other
languages would be considered an asset, although not essential.
• The selected candidate must have a clean EU/EEA passport OR be a third-country national
(TCN) presently residing in the EU with no travel restrictions or legal convictions and be in
possession of a clean driving licence.

Training provided
Successful candidates will go through our internal onboarding procedure, whereas all information and
documentation will be provided before start date, for information and signing. Technical training will
also be provided, specific to the role and skills assessment of the selected individual.

Any assistance with accommodation/relocation
AquaBioTech Group offers all employees company accommodation, which comes at cheaper rates
compared to personal renting, and which will be available immediately for new employees to use upon
their arrival. All preparation related to accommodation is handled by the company.

Any other benefits
For those positions within the company that require compliance with a changing and dynamic roster,
and who are susceptible to working public holidays, will be given those days back to be used as leave
allocation.

Salary
Depending on experience, background and specialisation. Salary is also dependent on the nature of projects assigned, personal performance as well as overall company performance. Interviews and
offers will be on a case-by-case basis. Details withheld due to confidentiality.

How will the interviews be held
Both online and in-person interviews will be held, depending on the location of the individual.