Lab Technician - Summer Placement (Scottish Sea Farms)

Job Description

Job title

Lab Technician – Summer Placement.

Company

Scottish Sea Farms.

Description of the job

Scottish Sea Farms has a summer placement opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to support fish health and quality monitoring work. Working closely with the lab team, the successful candidate will help deliver daily water sampling and analysis across Shetland sites, focusing on the identification and enumeration of harmful plankton and jellyfish species. The role also supports staff training and provides technical input on fish health and welfare.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a strong interest in marine biology or aquaculture. The candidate will gain practical lab experience, contribute to real-world fish health services, and support ongoing improvements in water quality monitoring.

Scottish Sea Farms operates 46 marine farms, 3 freshwater hatcheries and 2 processing facilities. As a recognised employer across the West Coast, Highlands and Northern Isles, they support local economies and provide employment and career development opportunities. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be considered.

Key Duties:

  • Processing and analysing water samples.
  • Communicating findings to marine sites.
  • Maintaining lab equipment and records.
  • Assisting with staff training and development of procedures.

Requirements

  • Keen interest in marine biology, aquaculture or a related science.
  • Careful, methodical approach to work.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Genuine interest in fish health and environmental monitoring.
  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Location

Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom.

Salary

Not specified. 

How to apply

Apply via the Scottish Sea Farms careers page.

For any questions about the role, email hr@scottishseafarms.com.

Deadline

30/04/2026

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Career level

Internship

Career options

Non academic career