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New Product Development Intern - Summer 2027

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense

Portland, MEFull-time$18–23/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$18–23/hr
Location
Portland, ME
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

EnviroLogix is seeking a New Product Development Intern for its 2027 summer internship program in Portland, Maine. The intern will work with Research and Development project teams on scientific development of new products, process improvement, and evaluation of novel technologies. The role offers hands-on experience with feasibility, development, validation, and transfer stages, along with cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to present project outcomes to leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Motivation, nice to haveCross-Functional Teamwork, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveBench Skills, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

Enrolled in Bachelor's Program, required

Full job description

Portland, ME

Full time

REQ107820

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 a driven and innovative New Product Development Intern to join our 2027 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 executing our New Product Development process, which may include activities within our feasibility, development, validation, and transfer stages.

These positions will report to research and development leadership, enabling cross-functional communication and collaboration opportunities within the broader R&D and EnviroLogix organization.

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 challenging projects that will grow your bench and data analysis skills and 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

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $18.00-23.00/hour. Salary is determined in good faith based on several factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, requirements of the position, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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.

EBI's 190-year history has been shaped by innovation and stewardship defining who we are today: a family-owned, independently led, and professionally managed company united by our people, Core Values, and Winning Vision. We invite you to explore our three strong businesses and discover how you can help shape the next chapter of our story.

Ensign-Bickford Industries (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/) 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.

AFB International (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/afb-international/%29)

  • AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/ensign-bickford-aerospace-defense/%29)

  • EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets.

⠀ EnviroLogix (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/envirologix-inc/%29)

  • EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,572 open Product Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–23/hr
  • US median$23–28/hr115 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Product Development hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,572 open Product Development jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Product Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,207 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 778 of the 1,572 open Product Development jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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