Research And Development Intern

Company Description

3 Fish, Inc. is a value-added processor dedicated to providing sustainably-sourced seafood products that create convenient, high-quality mealtime experiences. With a focus on sustainability, the company supports the responsible management of fish farms and marine fisheries to promote healthy ocean ecosystems. Rooted in its mission "We Add Value," 3 Fish, Inc. is committed to delivering products that prioritize environmental responsibility and customer satisfaction.

3Fish is seeking a motivated recent graduate or graduating senior interested in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science, or a related field to join our Research & Development team for a hands-on professional internship experience.

This internship is designed to provide real-world exposure to applied food science within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Interns will work directly with our R&D team while gaining valuable cross-functional experience in production, food safety, quality systems, and product commercialization.

This is not a classroom-based or observation-only internship. Interns will actively participate in projects, product development activities, process evaluations, and operational learning experiences intended to prepare candidates for future careers in the food industry.

What You’ll Learn

·        Product development from concept through production

·        Recipe scaling and commercial production processes

·        Food safety systems, including HACCP principles

·        Regulatory and labeling requirements

·        USDA and FDA operational differences

·        Costing analysis and technology used in food manufacturing

·        Cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Production, and Quality Assurance

·        Supplier relationships and retail product placement

Internship Experience

·        Hands-on R&D project participation

·        Test kitchen and production exposure

·        Quality Assurance shadowing

·        Supplier and retail visits

·        Equipment and process familiarization

Qualifications

·        Be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline

·        Be pursuing or have completed coursework in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

·        Have a genuine passion for food, product development, and the food industry

·        Be comfortable working in kitchen and food production environments

·        Possess strong organizational and communication skills

·        Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and problem-solving ability

·        Must be able to commit to a full-time internship schedule for the duration of the program

·        Must be comfortable working in both office and production environments, including kitchen and food manufacturing areas

Schedule & Program Details

·        Internship duration of approximately 3 to 6 months

·        Full-time internship with an expected minimum commitment of 40 hours per week

·        Schedule flexibility may vary depending on project demands, production schedules, and operational exposure opportunities

·        Approximately 400 total program hours, depending on internship duration

·        Based in Gastonia, North Carolina

·        This internship is intended as a professional development and pipeline opportunity and is not structured as a school credit program

Supervision

The intern will report directly to the R&D Manager, who will coordinate weekly schedules, assignments, and developmental opportunities throughout the program.

Why 3Fish?

This internship is intended to create a professional development pipeline for future talent within the food manufacturing industry. Participants will leave the program with practical industry experience, exposure to multiple operational disciplines, and a deeper understanding of how food products move from concept to consumer.

• To apply, submit your resume and any relevant coursework or experience for consideration.

3 Fish, inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

3 Fish, inc. participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify procedure.