Laboratory Manager
Job Description
Title: Laboratory Manager
Company Name: WorldFish
Vacancy: --
Location: Khulna
Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
Published: 18 Mar 2025
Education:
∎ A master’s degree (or higher) in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Microbiology, Veterinary Sciences, or related disciplines.
∎ A master’s degree (or higher) in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Microbiology, Veterinary Sciences, or related disciplines.
Requirements:
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ “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”
∎ The Lab Manager will play a critical role in supporting aquatic animal health (AAH), One Health (OH), and Carp Genetic Improvement Program (CGIP) research under the Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Science Program at WorldFish. This position will be responsible for managing the joint WorldFish-Khulna University (WF-KU) AAH Laboratory located at Khulna University and leading laboratory work on microbiology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), disease diagnostics, and molecular genetics activities for WorldFish's AAH, OH, CGIP, and other relevant projects/initiatives while adhering to strict biosafety measures. This position will assess and manage development and implementation of biosecurity protocols at different aquaculture settings including in fish farms and hatcheries. Additionally, the role will contribute to relevant research and capacity development initiatives to strengthen aquatic animal health science portfolio in Bangladesh.
∎ The role requires strong expertise in laboratory management, microbiology, and molecular-based disease diagnosis. The Lab Manager will work closely with and support partners, including research institutions, universities, government agencies, and industry stakeholders, to improve aquatic animal health and disease management in Bangladesh.
∎ 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 Lab Manager will play a critical role in supporting aquatic animal health (AAH), One Health (OH), and Carp Genetic Improvement Program (CGIP) research under the Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods Science Program at WorldFish. This position will be responsible for managing the joint WorldFish-Khulna University (WF-KU) AAH Laboratory located at Khulna University and leading laboratory work on microbiology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), disease diagnostics, and molecular genetics activities for WorldFish's AAH, OH, CGIP, and other relevant projects/initiatives while adhering to strict biosafety measures. This position will assess and manage development and implementation of biosecurity protocols at different aquaculture settings including in fish farms and hatcheries. Additionally, the role will contribute to relevant research and capacity development initiatives to strengthen aquatic animal health science portfolio in Bangladesh.
∎ The role requires strong expertise in laboratory management, microbiology, and molecular-based disease diagnosis. The Lab Manager will work closely with and support partners, including research institutions, universities, government agencies, and industry stakeholders, to improve aquatic animal health and disease management in Bangladesh.
∎ View Detail: https://hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/worldfish/worldfish529.htm
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 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.
∎ 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.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Khulna
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Company Information:
∎ WorldFish
∎ House# 2/B (5th Floor), Road# 04, Block-B Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty. Globally, more than one billion people obtain most of their animal protein from fish and approximately 800 million depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods.
Utilizing its scientific expertise, its networks and partnerships, and an innovative `research in development` approach, WorldFish increases the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture and improves the lives of poor people who rely on them.
WorldFish is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
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∎ House# 2/B (5th Floor), Road# 04, Block-B Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty. Globally, more than one billion people obtain most of their animal protein from fish and approximately 800 million depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods. Utilizing its scientific expertise, its networks and partnerships, and an innovative `research in development` approach, WorldFish increases the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture and improves the lives of poor people who rely on them. WorldFish is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
Application Deadline: 25 Mar 2025
Category: NGO/Development
