Aquaculture Lab Internship – R&D and Shrimp Production
Website Lisaqua
Start-up
About the Company :
Name of the company : Lisaqua
Type of organisation : Company
Field of activity : Aquaculture
Location : Saint-Herblain | France
What are the main commitments of your company?
Lisaqua’s ambition is to become the leader in healthy, sustainable aquaculture. Its mission: to produce better, with fewer resources.
Required languages spoken :
Fluent in French
Minimum education requirements :BTS, Bachelor’s, or Master’s level
Position summary :
Short Description of the company
Founded in 2018, Lisaqua is an impact start-up that raises shrimp in land-based
farms, with no impact on the environment. Its mission: to produce better, with fewer resources.
Thanks to its patented technology, Lisaqua offers the first fresh shrimp, guaranteed without antibiotics or preservatives, raised in France.
antibiotics and preservatives. After 5 years of R&D, Lisaqua launched the first shrimp farm
in France, in Saint-Herblain (Nantes) and produces 10 tons of shrimp a year. The company is preparing to scale up with Europe’s largest shrimp farm, in Seine-et-Marne in 2025 (500t/year). Lisaqua’s ambition is to become the leader in healthy, sustainable aquaculture. A network of farms in France and Europe will enable us to produce several tens of thousands of tonnes per year. Lisaqua’s shrimps, which are local and environmentally friendly, will thus be accessible to as many people as possible. Lisaqua is a winner of the FrenchTech AGRI20 scheme, the European gas pedal EIT Food and a member of La Ferme Digitale.
Any accomodation offered :
No
Internship description (the tasks, responsibilities, benefits) :
Responsibilities
As a member of the R&D team, under the supervision of Dr. Helena Lopes Galasso, you will contribute to the development of our shrimp farming methods (from hatchery to grow-out stages) through the following tasks:
- Preparing laboratory equipment for sampling, analysis, and result interpretation
- Ensuring data collection and interpretation during experiments
- Assisting with stock management and tracking orders
- Participating in lab organization and maintenance
- Writing and updating protocols related to lab procedures
- Conducting literature reviews on applied methods
Desired Profile
- Education: BTS, Bachelor’s, or Master’s level
- Knowledge: Background in aquaculture, microbiology, and handling lab equipment and supplies
- Personal Qualities: Curiosity, autonomy, and attention to detail
- Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills
- Interest: Passion for research and innovation
Job Details :
Duration of the internship :
2 to 6 months, depending on the school’s and Lisaqua’s requirements
Period :
January 2025
Salary :
Based on level of study
Weekly Workin hours :
35 hours
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