New Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroLogix is seeking a driven New Product Development Intern for our 2027 summer program in Portland, ME. You will collaborate with the R&D team to advance products, join project teams, and contribute to development and transfer stages.

Qualified candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology or related field, with strong motivation, organization, and communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology or related field.
• Strong motivation to achieve objectives in a cross-functional team.
• Excellent organization and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work on challenging projects to grow bench and data analysis skills and prepare for a full-time opportunity after graduation.
• Solve real-world challenges alongside industry experts.
• Receive competitive pay for your contributions.
• Showcase your project outcomes to leadership at the end of the summer.
• Participate in career development discussions.
• Socialize through teambuilding and networking events.
• Learn more about career opportunities across our businesses.

Skills

Motivation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Job description

This opportunity is located within our EnviroLogix business that develops and manufactures testing solutions for detecting GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins and chemical contaminants in multiple agricultural matrices.

Job Description

EnviroLogix is seeking a driven and innovative New Product Development Intern to join our 2027 summer internship program in Portland, ME!

Responsibilities:

New Product Development Interns will partner with the Research and Development team to advance our core mission - develop differentiated products that enable EnviroLogix to win in the market. Our interns will support the overall scientific development of new products by joining existing project teams, implementing continuous improvement of our development processes, and/or driving innovation through evaluation of novel technologies. Interns will get hands‑on experience executing our New Product Development process, which may include activities within our feasibility, development, validation, and transfer stages.

These positions will report to research and development leadership, enabling cross-functional communication and collaboration opportunities within the broader R&D and EnviroLogix organization.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering or another related field.

Successful candidates will demonstrate high motivation to achieve their objectives as part of a cross-functional team. Successful candidates will also demonstrate high organization and communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail that translates to high-quality work product.

As an EBI intern, you will:

• Work on challenging projects that will grow your bench and data analysis skills and prepare you for a full-time opportunity after graduation
• Solve real-world challenges alongside industry experts
• Receive competitive pay for your contributions
• Showcase your project outcomes to leadership at the end of the summer
• Participate in career development discussions
• Socialize through teambuilding and networking events
• Learn more about career opportunities across our businesses

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $18.00-23.00/hour. Salary is determined in good faith based on several factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, requirements of the position, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.