Aquaculture Project Manager
Lochristi,
Belgium
IMAQUA is looking for a highly motivated and driven candidate to organise and manage the contract research trial activities, coordinate and supervise the team at our premises in Belgium, Lochristi.
OUR COMPANY
IMAQUA is a spin-off company from Ghent University that provides professional contract research services on shrimp health. We test the effect of products, feed formulations and genetic selection on shrimp resistance to disease, immunity and growth performance. We offer unique combinations of standardized in vivo and in vitro testing models for WSSV, AHPND/EMS and other relevant pathogens.
We offer state-of-the-art testing models and facilities for screening and validating shrimp health products in a cost-effective manner. Our services stand for quality, precision and reliability.
For more information about our company, please consult www.imaqua.eu
Responsibilities
- Management contract research trials and related activities:
- o Plan, coordinate and execute contract research trials
- o Solve issues and escalate complex issues to management
- o Liaise with clients and manage client database
- o Motivate, coordinate and manage day to day activities of the team
- o Develop and enforce research policies and Standard Operating Procedures
- o Analyse data, draft reports
- o Manage and optimise the workflows
- o Oversee and assist the employee training
Candidate Technical competencies
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Bioengineering, Biology or related fields
- At least 3 years of aquaculture experience
- General knowledge on shrimp biology, health, nutrition, RAS and microbiology
- Scientific writing
- Statistics & numerical skills
Candidate Managerial competencies
- Proven people and project management skills
- Driven and energetic team player
- Highly motivated and autonomous
- Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and solve problems
- Effective communicator
- Perfect written and spoken English
- Ability to develop procedures, draft work proposals and reports
- Strong analytical skills
Good to have
- Odoo experience
- Additional languages
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft office tools, statistic program
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
- Exciting R&D projects
What We Offer
- Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
- An attractive salary package proportional to performance and responsibilities
- Intensive in-house training and coaching
- A possibility of rapid career development
- Being part of an international team of aquaculture experts at a dynamic company
- Participating in exciting aquaculture research projects, international conferences
Perks
A full-time position
Attractive salary package.
Trainings
Intensive in-house training and coaching
Eat & Drink
Fruit, coffee and
snacks provided.