MarineZen Aquaculture Pvt. Ltd. is an innovative aquaculture technology startup developing next-generation solutions for sustainable aquaculture. We are seeking passionate and research-oriented interns to join our Aquafeed Research & Development Program, with a primary focus on mud crab (Scylla serrata) feed development and limited research on prawn and fish nutrition.
This internship offers hands-on experience in feed formulation, nutritional research, ingredient evaluation, feed manufacturing, laboratory testing, and commercial aquaculture applications. Interns will collaborate with our R&D team to develop cost-effective, high-performance, and sustainable aquafeeds that improve growth, survival, feed conversion efficiency, and overall farm productivity.
If you are passionate about aquaculture nutrition, product development, and research, this is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative feed technologies with real-world industry applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the research and development of nutritionally balanced mud crab feeds.
- Support feed formulation using plant- and marine-based ingredients.
- Conduct ingredient quality evaluation and nutritional analysis.
- Participate in feed pellet preparation, laboratory testing, and feeding trials.
- Monitor feed intake, growth performance, survival rate, and feed conversion ratio (FCR).
- Maintain accurate research records, experimental data, and technical reports.
- Review scientific literature and support product development activities.
- Assist in small-scale feed production and prototype validation.
- Support limited R&D activities related to prawn and fish feed formulations.
Eligibility
- B.F.Sc. / M.F.Sc.
- B.Tech / M.Tech (Fisheries Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology)
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. (Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Zoology, Life Sciences)
- Students in the final year or recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Skills
- Aquaculture Nutrition
- Feed Formulation
- Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Laboratory Research
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Documentation
- Teamwork & Communication
What You Will Learn
- Crab Feed Formulation & Nutrition
- Aquafeed Manufacturing Process
- Ingredient Selection & Quality Assessment
- Feed Pellet Development
- Growth & Feed Performance Evaluation
- Sustainable Aquaculture Nutrition
- Product Research & Development
- Commercial Aquaculture Practices
Perks
- Internship Certificate
- Hands-on Industry Experience
- Mentorship from Aquaculture Professionals
- Opportunity to work on innovative aquafeed technologies
- Letter of Recommendation (based on performance)
- Potential Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for exceptional interns
About MarineZen Aquaculture Pvt. Ltd.
MarineZen Aquaculture Pvt. Ltd. is a DeepTech aquaculture startup focused on developing innovative solutions for sustainable seafood production. Our work spans AI–IoT Integrated Containerized Vertical Crab Farming Systems, Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), smart aquaculture technologies, and next-generation aquafeed development. We are committed to transforming aquaculture through research, innovation, and sustainable technologies that improve productivity while reducing environmental impact.
Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹7,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
