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New Product Development Intern
- Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (Portland, ME)
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This opportunity is located within our EnviroLogix business that develops and manufactures testing solutions for detecting GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins and chemical contaminants in multiple agricultural matrices. Click here (https://www.envirologix.com/about/) to learn more.
Job Description
EnviroLogix is seeking driven and innovative New Product Development Interns to join our 2026 summer internship program in Portland, ME!
Responsibilities:
New Product Development Interns will partner with the Research and Development team to advance our core mission – develop differentiated products that enable EnviroLogix to win in the market. Our interns will support the overall scientific development of new products by joining existing project teams, implementing continuous improvement of our development processes, and/or driving innovation through evaluation of novel technologies. Interns will get hands-on experience in all phases of our New Product Development process, including defining market-driven product requirements, lab techniques used to develop and validate our broad suite of immunoassays, and data analysis / communication to internal and external customers.
These positions will report to research and development leadership, enabling cross-functional communication, collaboration with the broader R&D and EnviroLogix organization, and the ability to take part in exciting technological advancements that could serve as our next-generation diagnostics platform.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering or another related field.
Successful candidates will demonstrate high motivation to achieve their objectives as part of a cross-functional team. Successful candidates will also demonstrate high organization and communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail that translates to high-quality work product.
As an EBI intern, you will:
• Work on robust projects that prepare you for a full-time opportunity after graduation
• Solve real-world challenges alongside industry experts
• Receive competitive pay for your contributions
• Showcase your project outcomes to leadership at the end of the summer
• Participate in career development discussions
• Socialize through teambuilding and networking events
• Learn more about career opportunities across our businesses
EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.
Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world.
Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.
Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)
We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.
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