Fish Health Manager Salmon - Norway

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Benchmark Genetics is looking for a fish health manager to hold the global responsibility for the health and biosecurity in the salmon breeding programs and the facilities in Chile, Iceland and Norway. The candidate will lead a global team of experienced fish health professionals and the company’s screening protocols, risk assessments, health and welfare plans.

Requirements:

• Senior aqua medicine biologist or veterinarian.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience with fish health and welfare operation and follow up.
• English and Norwegian speaking. Spanish will be an advantage.
• Experience in working in a global setting.
• A proven track record within fish health and welfare.
• In-depth knowledge of fish health and welfare and the main challenges and solutions.
• Skills to prioritize, being flexible and independent as well as people skills.
• Driver’s license type B and experience with the MS Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.)

For more information, visit www.benchmarkplc.com/jobs. Send CV to Heiða Lára Heiðarsdóttir,  heida.heidarsdottir@bmkgenetics.com. Application deadline is March 3, 2021.