Principal / Senior Fish Health Consultants

WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY?

We are a leading marine environmental consultancy specialising in providing survey, technical
and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy.
Together with Åkerblå, Norway’s leading provider of fish health services, we recently became
part of DNV – a fully self-owned foundation, serving
marine industries globally. The access to Åkerblå and DNV’s competence and capabilities has now
enabled an exciting expansion of our services to the Scottish aquaculture market.

WHY APPLY?

These new roles will provide unique opportunities to work in and help shape a growing and
dynamic organisation alongside a team of passionate marine scientists. We offer
industry-competitive salaries commensurate with experience, with associated benefits including
private health options, extensive training opportunities and a flexible working policy.

You will have the chance to work with Åkerblå’s leading fish health experts through knowledge
exchange programs, gain extensive understanding of cutting-edge technologies, and develop your
career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

PRINCIPAL AND SENIOR FISH HEALTH CONSULTANTS

Are you passionate about fish health and eager to work in one of Scotland’s leading marine
environmental service providers? Ocean Ecology Ltd. is growing rapidly within the aquaculture
sector and we are now investing in a new UK-focused fish health unit to cater for the growing
demand for expert fish health and welfare services in Scotland.

As part of Ocean Ecology, you’ll join our aquaculture team and benefit from direct access to
Norway’s top fish health experts through Åkerblå – a DNV company. With the collective expertise
of more than 70 veterinarians and aqua medicine biologists, our goal is to establish a leading
competence centre in Scotland, offering exceptional opportunities for both professional and
personal development.

Join us to make a real difference!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

These roles will be pivotal in shaping and expanding our fish health unit, offering significant
opportunities for business development, customer relations, and strategic growth. The candidate
will also play a key role in facilitating knowledge transfer between Norway and the UK,
fostering collaboration and establishing best practices for fish health management.

Operational tasks will also include:

• Monitoring fish health at various aquaculture sites, including hatcheries, smolt ongrowing
  facilities, and marine fish farms.
• Overseeing delousing operations, vaccination, hygiene inspections, and other fish
  health-related tasks.
• Facilitating the development and production of biosecurity and fish health management
  strategies and plans.
• Investigation of specific fish health-related incidents (e.g. an outbreak of disease) and
  subsequent reporting.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Veterinary degree recognised by the RCVS
• Service-oriented with professional integrity
• Enjoys fieldwork and being at sea
• Thrives in a varied and challenging work environment
• Independent, structured, and passionate about the field
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• 3-5 years’ experience (Senior) and 10+ years’ experience (Principal) in a related role,
  e.g. as a fish vet or fish health biologist
• Sound understanding of the various regulatory regimes applicable to finfish aquaculture in
  Scotland, especially those administered by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and the Scottish
  Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please submit your CV and covering letter
to [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 15th October 2024.

* Please note we may close this position earlier in case of finding successful candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified
persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.