Associate Research Scientist (Internship Position)

Company Introduction

BWSea Technology (“BWSea”) is an impact-driven innovative marine technology company with a mission to make aquaculture simple and sustainable. BWSea focuses on developing offshore aquaculture technology, aquaculture disease prediction system, and related AI applications for intelligent precision aquaculture management solution. BWSea was granted 4 patents and 1 national standard in China, and has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Join us if you are looking for:

• An opportunity to learn with an international multi-disciplinary team and grow quickly with the company, and to become one of the inventors of impactful products for the industry;
• An impact-driven young high-tech company and want to make an impact to the society and a more sustainable world.

Job Function

Technology Research and Development

Job Description

The Associate Research Scientist (Intern) will mainly conduct scientific research and translation activities related to genetic technology in the detection and display of aquaculture diseases, with potential to work on innovative protein technology for aquaculture application. The position will involve both laboratory and fieldwork, along with industry liaison and engagement. It will also involve literature search, analysis, report writing, and other activities as required.

Principal accountabilities

• Conduct research to design and implement in commercial context molecular assays to detect various aquatic pathogens including viruses, bacteria and protozoans;
• Assist in projects related to obtaining field data from aquaculture farms and other locations and ensuring samples are processed, archived and analysed in appropriate ways;
• The research will include fieldwork of water samples and pathogen samples collection, their timely processing and delivery of results;
• Assist in protein analysis and ELIZER assays development;
• Work with the broader team to integrate genetic detection technology and data with AI prediction of disease risk;
• Communicate results to industry and academic stakeholders, including presenting at conferences, workshops and industry forums.

Work Mode

Mix-mode (remain consistent within a calendar month)

Work Location

Science Park (Pak Shek Kok)

Preferred Academic Disciplines

Medicine, Dentistry & Health, Sciences, Technology

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Master or PhD candidate in biology, biomedical or life science with a focus on molecular assay development and genetic technologies on disease or pathogen;
• Experience working with a wide range of genetic technologies, including PCR, qPCR, LAMP, NGS etc.;
• Knowledge and experience on protein technologies a strong plus;
• Experience in analysing data from genetic analyses and presenting it in a simple and clear format;
• Demonstrated experience working in research projects involving industry;
• Evidence of working in successful and productive multidisciplinary teams;
• Demonstrated oral, well-written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Possess personality/characteristics and share values of curiosity, open mindset, self-driven, can-do and continuous learning attitude, accountability and willingness to take new initiatives, teamwork spirit, integrity, and passion to make a positive impact;
• Comfortable to work independently and a capacity to work with an initial small team at an entrepreneurial and dynamic setting.