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

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