Biologist

Biologist

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 02 June 2026
• Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per year
• Additional salary information: Competitive
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 01 July 2026
• Location: Lochgilphead, PA31 8TA
• Company: Bakkafrost Scotland
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: MP-67054-18759

Summary

At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland. As a Biologist you will be an advocate for the health and welfare of our stock, providing expertise to the business in all aspects of aquaculture. You will understand and manage the growth in all freshwater hatcheries and marine farms, and support the communication process with local and industry stakeholders - click on the job specification link for full details of the role. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following:

• Share bonus program
• Market-leading pension
• Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
• Generous Occupational Sick Pay
• 31 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days' entitlement
• Enhanced relocation support
• Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
• Employee recognition scheme
• Professional development support and employee assistance program
• A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
• Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
• Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
• Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike

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At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland. As a Biologist you will be an advocate for the health and welfare of our stock, providing expertise to the business in all aspects of aquaculture. You will understand and manage the growth in all freshwater hatcheries and marine farms, and support the communication process with local and industry stakeholders - click on the job specification link for full details of the role. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following:

• Share bonus program
• Market-leading pension
• Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
• Generous Occupational Sick Pay
• 31 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days' entitlement
• Enhanced relocation support
• Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
• Employee recognition scheme
• Professional development support and employee assistance program
• A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
• Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
• Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
• Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike