Shellfish Hatchery Intern

Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you'll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the 2026 summer months, you'll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you'll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

Pacific Seafood is seeking a motivated intern to support hatchery operations by optimizing set rates and tank durations throughout the season. This role provides hands-on experience in shellfish production and hatchery management. You will assist in the completion of all hatchery activities to ensure maximum quality and productivity. Having a strong work ethic, you will use your knowledge to complete routine duties, recommend improvements to current operation, assist in all departments, and collaborate with all operations to meet company, division, and location goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Daily Operations:

• Follow operational SOPs to ensure optimal husbandry conditions are achieved in all areas of the hatchery: algae, larvae, single seed, and setting.
• Follow sanitation SOPs to ensure high levels of biosecurity and cleanliness.
• Assist supervisors in all aspects of hatchery operations.

2. Sanitation, upkeep, and maintenance:

• Identify and communicate any discrepancies or maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Record activities on proper forms.
• Assist with maintenance as directed.

3. Hatchery Operation and Equipment:

• Tank Operations: Drain, clean, and fill using proper procedures.
• Ensure all required supplies are on hand for operations.
• Using proper equipment to collect and record required data: Fluorometer, Calculators, Scales, Beakers, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:

• Biology

• Operations

• Aquaculture

• Closely related field

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Basic PC knowledge

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred:

• Experience operating forklifts or other heavy equipment.
• Experience in Shellfish or Finfish Hatchery operations.
• Familiarity with seafood or agricultural product markets.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program