--- title: 'Production Biologist at The Kingfish Company' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/production-biologist-the-kingfish-company-zeeland-jqm1kfay526f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-17' --- # Production Biologist at The Kingfish Company - **Company:** The Kingfish Company - **Location:** Zeeland - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2023-05-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kingfish-company/40f9ef15-9f1e-43e8-ab69-518e54b27258 ## Job description 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. ## About The Kingfish Company ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Kingfish Company is a pioneer in sustainable land-based aquaculture, producing high-quality yellowtail kingfish (Hiramasa) using advanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and 100% renewable energy. - **Entity Type**: Public (Euronext Oslo: KING) - **Headquarters**: Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Sustainable aquaculture / seafood production - **Target customers**: B2B – top wholesalers, purveyors, and the world’s best chefs across Europe and the US - **Mission or purpose**: “Flavors the future of fish” – protecting the oceans while cherishing pure flavors, combining tradition and innovation for a more sustainable seafood sector. ## Products & Services - **Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa)**: Fresh and sashimi-grade frozen fish, land-raised without antibiotics or vaccines, packed and processed on day of harvest and delivered within 24–48 hours across Europe and the US. Certified by BAP and designated “Green Choice” by the Good Fish Foundation. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (recent EUR 21 million private placement completed in June 2026, with Eyrir Invest becoming largest shareholder) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: €35.8 million in FY2025 (+29% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ocean 14 Capital (led post-IPO debt in 2023), Eyrir Invest (largest shareholder after 2026 placement), and a network of top European distributors and Michelin-starred chefs. - **Growth Signals**: - Q1 2026 production volume: 773 tons (+53% YoY); volume sold: 714 tons (+24% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) - Improved eFCR to 1.47 (from 1.9 in Q1 2025) - Second site in development in Jonesport, Maine (USA) for the US market [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com) - Headcount: 72 employees (though -8.4% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover advantage** in land-based high-value marine aquaculture in both the EU and US. - **Full-cycle hatchery** and on-site R&D facility, enabling control over entire production process. - **Sustainability credentials**: 100% renewable electricity, no antibiotics/vaccines, BAP certification, and Good Fish Foundation “Green Choice” recognition. - **Proximity to market**: Facility located on the Oosterschelde marine nature reserve in the Netherlands, allowing 24–48 hour delivery to European customers. ## Strategic Focus - Increasing farm utilization and production efficiency to drive toward positive EBITDA and operating cash flow. - Redirecting commercial efforts to core European markets where demand for sustainable premium yellowtail is strongest. - Developing the US site in Jonesport, Maine to expand into the North American market. - Strengthening balance sheet through private placements and debt restructuring (EUR 21 million placement in June 2026) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values “Dedication & Excellence,” “Eco-consciousness & Integrity,” and “Fusion & Diversity.” The company strives for “unnecessary good” – a rebel against average quality [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com/career/). - **Work environment**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site) with headquarters in Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-kingfish-company). - **Employee rating**: 3.9/5 on employer review platforms (based on 5 reviews), with culture rated 2.4 and career growth 3.4 [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany). - **Notable perks**: Working at the cutting edge of land-based aquaculture technology, contributing directly to a more sustainable food system, and being part of a small but international team (10 countries represented). - **Engineering/R&D focus**: On-site R&D facility and continuous improvement in biological performance and system efficiency. ## Sources 1. [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com) – Company homepage and career page 2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) – LinkedIn company page (includes financial updates, workforce data, reviews) 3. [live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/product/equities/NL00150001S5-MERK/company-information) – Euronext listing information 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-kingfish-company) – Built In profile (office, culture, perks) ## Other roles at The Kingfish Company - [Freelance Electrical Technician (ZZP)](https://feeny.ai/job/freelance-electrical-technician-zzp-the-kingfish-company-kats-m7g3qgc4evmf) — Kats - [Planner CMMS](https://feeny.ai/job/planner-cmms-the-kingfish-company-kats-pfds22syvqtf) — Kats - [Stagiair Technische Dienst](https://feeny.ai/job/stagiair-technische-dienst-the-kingfish-company-kats-nj6ttmr7k7sf) — Kats - [Sales & Marketing Internship](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-marketing-internship-the-kingfish-company-zeeland-xsq9kftf70qj) — Zeeland - [Hands on Operator](https://feeny.ai/job/hands-on-operator-the-kingfish-company-zeeland-rjwqa33av0ry) — Zeeland - [Internship IT department](https://feeny.ai/job/internship-it-department-the-kingfish-company-zeeland-1bnvkhe0xccq) — Zeeland