The Kingfish Company

Production Biologist

The Kingfish Company  •  Zeeland, MI (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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APPLICATIONS OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE NETHERLANDS AND EU RESIDENCE   Great opportunity for professionals in Aquaculture! The Kingfish Company is growing faster than ever and our production team plays a key part of realizing the Future of Fish! Will you join us in going against the flow? Then keep on reading!   About the job As our new Senior Production Biologist, your main purpose is to provide high quality care of our yellowtail kingfish by providing the best possible circumstances within our RAS facility in Kats, Zeeland.  You will be involved in system optimization and maintenance and specifically focus on quality control and assurance related to fish welfare.   Where will you work? You will be part of the Kingfish Zeeland Production Team. A team of young and ambitious people with a shared passion for growing fishin a sustainable waywith a continuous commitment for improvement. You will join a team of 30+ people with different backgrounds, nationalitiesand cultures. There’s a real work hard, play hard mentality. If you like cracking a joke here and there, you’ll fit right in.   Your tasks will be Among many other things your tasks will consist of: -          QA Fish welfare -          Manageproduction systems and maintenance of life support systems -          Manage feeding according to rearing strategy -          Assist with fish transfers and grading -          Ensuring and optimizing biosecurity -          You will be part of the shift system   Naturally, you’ll make sure that all of this is done in a healthy and safe manner for both our animals and people within all the different departments within the organization. You’ll be working in both day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts together with other colleagues from the production team. Your regular workday start at 7.00 AM. 

Who are you?

  • ·         You have a BSc or MSc degree in the field of Aquaculture
  • ·         You have a minimum of 3 years experience in land based aquaculture
  • ·         You have a hands-on feel for technology and are a real problem solver
  • ·         You’re physically fit and not afraid to get your hands dirty
  • ·         You have a flexible attitude, working irregular times is ‘part of the deal’
  • ·         You have a car and driving license. 
  • ·         You are eligble to work in The Netherlands, we prefer a candidate who lives already in the Netherlands

What do you get from us?

  • An amazing opportunity to work at a high tech aquaculture facility
  • Possibility to grow and learn from experienced aquaculture professionals
  • Housing possibilities close to Kingfish Zeeland for a maximum of 3 months.
  • The most amazing and awesome colleagues!
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. We are a fast-growing company and we are looking forward to welcoming new people into our team and exciting future.
Our values are: Innovation, Responsibility, Collaboration and Passion.
The Kingfish Company

About The Kingfish Company

The Kingfish Company [Euronext:KING] sets a new standard of uncompromising quality and sustainability in technology driven aquaculture.

Fully operational with its first product- The Kingfish Company Yellowtail- land raised in the Netherlands without antibiotics or vaccines, and operating on 100% renewable electricity.

Packed and processed fresh or sashimi grade frozen on day of harvest, and delivered across Europe and the US in 24-48 hours.

The only Yellowtail [Hiramasa/Kingfish] certified by ASC & BAP. Official "Green Choice"​ of the Good Fish Foundation. Winner of the 2018 Horecava Innovation Award. Preferred Product Partner of the Jeunes Restaurateurs. Winner of the 2019 Seafood Global Excellence Award as best HORECA product at the Brussels Seafood Expo.

With an optimally located site on the shores of the Oosterschelde marine nature reserve in the Netherlands servicing the EU market daily, full cycle hatchery, an on site R&D facility, and an advanced grow-out system- and a 2nd site in development in Jonesport Maine for the US market- The Kingfish Company is a first mover operating at the cutting edge of land based high value marine aquaculture in the EU and the US.

Listed on Euronext Oslo under stock ticker KING

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Kats, NL
Year Founded
2015
Website
thekingfishcompany.com
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