Senior Production Biologist

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 ensuring the best possible circumstances within our RAS facility in Kats, Zeeland. You will be involved in system optimization and maintenance, with a specific 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 group of 30+ young and ambitious people from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures, all sharing a passion for growing fish sustainably and a continuous commitment to improvement. There’s a real work hard, play hard mentality, and if you enjoy a good joke, you’ll fit right in.

Your tasks will be:

• Quality assurance of fish welfare
• Managing production systems and maintenance of life support systems
• Managing feeding according to rearing strategy
• Assisting with fish transfers and grading
• Ensuring and optimizing biosecurity
• Participating in the shift system

You will ensure that all tasks are performed in a healthy and safe manner for both our animals and people across all departments. You’ll be working in day, night, and weekend shifts alongside other production team colleagues. Your regular workday starts at 7:00 AM.

Who are you?

• You have a BSc or MSc degree in Aquaculture
• At least 3 years of experience in land-based aquaculture
• A hands-on feel for technology and strong problem-solving skills
• Physically fit and not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Flexible attitude; working irregular hours is part of the deal
• In possession of a car and driving license
• Eligible to work in The Netherlands

What do you get from us?

• An amazing opportunity to work at a high-tech aquaculture facility
• Opportunities to grow and learn from experienced aquaculture professionals
• Housing possibilities close to Kingfish Zeeland for up to 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 yellowtail kingfish (also known as Ricciola/Hiramasa/Greater Amberjack), a highly versatile premium fish species well known in Italian and Asian fusion cuisines. Our operation is based on three core principles: sustainability, respect for our fish, and respect for the environment. These principles guide our design, activities, and technology decisions. Production is based on advanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), creating the ideal growth environment for kingfish, offering optimal biosecurity, and minimizing environmental impact. Animal welfare is paramount—our fish are grown without antibiotics or vaccines. Operations run on 100% renewable energy sourced from wind, solar, and biogas, and our facilities use seawater to conserve fresh water. As a fast-growing company, we look forward to welcoming new people to our team and an exciting future.

Our values are: Innovation, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Passion.