Project Manager R&D Agri – Animal Health & Hygiene

Christeyns; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christeyns, a Belgian hygiene and cleaning solutions specialist, seeks a Project Manager R&D AGRI to lead detergent formulation development for agricultural applications. You will perform laboratory tests, support field trials and collaborate with regulatory affairs and sales teams.

The role combines laboratory research with hands-on product testing and international teamwork, offering growth opportunities within a fast-growing, family-oriented company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in the food or agricultural industry, focusing on production, hygiene or quality.
• Solid knowledge of chemistry and interest in biocidal products.
• Genuine interest in agriculture and farming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise detergent formulations for agricultural applications and carry out laboratory tests to evaluate product quality and performance.
• Support product trials at customer sites and in the field, analyse the results and translate findings into new research projects and product improvements.
• Help develop go-to-market strategies for biocidal products, taking customer needs and practical applications into account.
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and assess product efficacy and risk assessments from a practical perspective.
• Train and support local sales teams, sharing technical knowledge of biocidal products and their practical applications.

Skills

English

Spanish

Dutch

Project management

Laboratory work

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Christeyns is an international company with a broad portfolio of chemical products and solutions. Our AGRI division is growing rapidly, developing innovative hygiene solutions for farming, animal health and the agricultural food chain.

To support this growth, we are looking for a motivated Project Manager R&D AGRI with a strong interest in chemistry and agriculture. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and grow with our business.

Your role:

• Develop and optimise detergent formulations for agricultural applications, and carry out laboratory tests to evaluate product quality and performance.
• Support product trials at customer sites and in the field, analyse the results and translate your findings into new research projects and product improvements.
• Help develop go-to-market strategies for biocidal products, taking customer needs and practical applications into account.
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and assess product efficacy and risk assessments from a practical perspective.
• Train and support local sales teams, sharing your technical knowledge of biocidal products and their practical applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and participate in meetings with external partners, industry associations and public authorities.
• Join the Christeyns R&D team in Ador/Ghent, starting mainly with laboratory work and gradually expanding into field testing and customer support.

Your profile:

• You hold a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• You have 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the food or agricultural industry, with a focus on production, hygiene or quality.
• You have a solid knowledge of chemistry and an interest in biocidal products.
• You have a genuine interest in agriculture and farming.
• You combine analytical thinking with a hands‑on approach and a willingness to learn and grow.
• You have an excellent command of English and Spanish and/or Dutch, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A dynamic, fast‑growing international company with a family culture.
• A meaningful role in the development of our AGRI business.
• A varied position combining laboratory research, field applications and teamwork.
• An attractive salary and benefits package.

Who we are:

Christeyns is a Belgian specialist in hygiene and cleaning solutions for sectors including laundries, the food industry, cleaning companies and the healthcare sector. The group combines the development and production of cleaning and disinfection products with equipment, engineering, digital applications and technical services.

With over 1,800 employees and 47 subsidiaries worldwide, Christeyns reported a turnover of more than 487 million euros in 2025. The family‑owned business was founded in 1946 and has been owned by the Bostoen family since 1989.

Further information: christeyns.com

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