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About WorldFish    WorldFish is an international research organization working to transform aquatic food systems to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy and knowledge to enable equitable and inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish and other aquatic foods for their livelihoods and nutrition. Our work in countries advances progress on multiple 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through science and innovation, with a vision of healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.    About the Position The FASA (Development and Scaling of Sustainable Feeds for Resilient Aquatic Food Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa) team is a multidisciplinary research and development team working to strengthen aquaculture through innovative, affordable, and sustainable fish feed solutions. The team collaborates with research institutions, academic institutions, government, private sector partners, and farming communities to develop, test, and scale locally sourced feed technologies that improve fish productivity, livelihoods, and food and nutrition security across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Senior Research Associate is responsible for leading, performing and monitoring day-to-day research operation activities in the laboratory at NRDC and field, ensuring adherence to protocols and successful implementation of routine operational tasks. The role involves engaging and collaborating with teams, stakeholders, and trainees to ensure seamless operations, knowledge sharing and effective community involvement in research activities. The Senior Research Associate oversees the timely execution of operational research tasks, maintains organized and safe workspaces, monitors inventory and equipment, and ensures quality standards in data collection, reporting, and waste management. The Senior Research Associate will be responsible to assist the Senior Scientist, Research Specialist and the Research Assistant in implementing research and development activities; compiling research data and supporting the preparation of other research related activities as may arise. Key Responsibilities Main Purpose of Job: Lead, perform, and monitor day-to-day research operations in the laboratory including feeding experimental fish, monitoring fish health and behavior and measuring water quality parameters following protocols and guidelines to ensure the successful implementation of experiments, trials or surveys. Oversee, prepare, maintain and repair materials and equipment for use in wet laboratory experiments e.g. experimental systems, water quality equipment, aeration and water circulation equipment, fish handling and sampling equipment, feeding and feed preparation materials and equipment, laboratory equipment, cleaning and maintenance materials as per the research plan to ensure smooth operations. Supervise and handle sample collection and processing to ensure samples are correctly prepared for analysis. Perform specific procedures and routine tasks related to experiments e.g. conducting growth samples, recording growth and feed intake data, collecting biological samples, ensuring accurate data collection and maintaining experimental systems and equipment to maintain research quality. Collect, record, compile, encode and proofread data related using devices such as tablets or computers, ensuring maintenance of data systems and performing basic data analysis as needed and prepare datasheets to organize and structure data for research and reporting. Data collection: Conduct and guide the collection of routine and experimental data to ensure comprehensive and accurate data capture. Assisting in the following: Scaling of FASA activities Planning and conducting conferences, workshops, field trips and other activities related to research, development and technology transfer Pre