Senior Aquaculture Biologist - RAS & Fish Welfare

The Kingfish Company; Kats; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing near Kingfish Zeeland (up to 3

Growth opportunities

Awesome colleagues

High-tech facility

Job summary

The Kingfish Company in Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Production Biologist to care for yellowtail kingfish in our RAS facility. You will focus on quality control and assurance related to fish welfare while optimizing production systems and maintenance.

You will join a 30+ person Zeeland Production Team, working day, night and weekend shifts with a strong emphasis on safety, innovation and collaboration. Housing options are available near Kingfish Zeeland for up to 3 months.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Aquaculture.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in land-based aquaculture.
• Hands-on with technology and strong problem-solving skills.
• Physically fit and willing to get hands dirty.
• Flexible attitude, comfortable with irregular shifts.

Responsibilities

• QA fish welfare.
• Manage production systems and maintenance of life support systems.
• Manage feeding according to rearing strategy.
• Assist with fish transfers and grading.
• Ensure and optimize biosecurity.
• Part of the shift system.

Education

BSc/MSc in Aquaculture

Job description

The Kingfish Company in Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Production Biologist to care for yellowtail kingfish in our RAS facility. You will focus on quality control and assurance related to fish welfare while optimizing production systems and maintenance.

You will join a 30+ person Zeeland Production Team, working day, night and weekend shifts with a strong emphasis on safety, innovation and collaboration. Housing options are available near Kingfish Zeeland for up to 3 months.