During your internship you will be part of the company's R&D Team. At the Kingfish Company we have integrated the full process of the production of our Dutch Yellowtail Kingfish, from egg to the plate. This process starts at our Hatchery, then via our Production facility to our Processing & Packaging plant.
The Kingfish Company offers students the chance to gain practical experience in the field of aquaculture in RAS systems. For this particular internship you will be joining our R&D department, where you will you support a team of experienced colleagues and other interns. At any given time, the company has many R&D project running, including conducting (commercial) feeding trials, managing wastewater treatment pilots, developing protocols for broodstock transport, conducting research into the effect of environmental factors on the growth of our fish, etc. By partaking in these activities, this trainee internship will provide you with valuable applied and hands-on experience in conducting industrial research. You will learn about recirculating aquaculture systems and their management, general fish husbandry, fish handling, feeding, sampling requirement, data recording and keeping, biological water quality treatment, etc. You will have an in-depth experience of experimentation carried out in various departments (hatchery and grow-out) and related to various practical and commercial aspects affecting the aquaculture industry. In addition, you will obtain an understanding of industrial experimental designs.
Requirements
- You're a Vocational (MBO) or bachelor (HBO) student Aquaculture or similar field
- You're looking for a fulltime internship for at least 3 months
- You have a hands-on mentality and you're eager to learn
What do you get from us?
- You'll be part of an experienced team of professionals within a fast growing company
- The possibility to play a key role in our production process
- Monthly compensation for your work :)
- Internship reimbursement of €400 + commuting reimbursement
- Housing possibilities (if needed)
The Kingfish Company
The Kingfish Company is a pioneer and leader in sustainable land-based aquaculture. We produce the yellowtail kingfish (also known as Ricciola/Hiramasa/Greater Amberjack) which is a highly versatile premium fish species, well known in the Italian and Asian fusion cuisines.
Our operation is based on three core principles: sustainability, respect for our fish, and the environment. These key principles are at the heart of our design, activity, and technology decisions. Production of our fish is based on advanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), which create the ideal growth environment for kingfish, offer optimal biosecurity, and limit the environmental impact. Animal welfare is paramount and our fish are grown without the use of antibiotics and vaccines. Operations run on 100% renewable energy, sourced from wind, solar, and biogas and the company’s facilities operate on seawater to avoid wasting precious fresh water.
Current annual production capacity at its Kingfish Zeeland facility in the Netherlands is 1,500 tons of high-quality and high-value Yellowtail Kingfish. Expansion is underway and capacity in the Netherlands will reach 3,500 tons in the second half of 2022. In the US, permitting for the company’s approximate 8,500 tons capacity facility is progressing as planned, with production start scheduled for the second half of 2023.
We are a fast-growing company with multiple large-scale expansion projects currently underway and we are looking forward to welcoming new people into our team and exciting future.
