Cultivated Protein R&D Project Lead

nutreco; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension

30 vacation days

Hybrid work model

Learning platforms

Career growth

Job summary

Nutreco is seeking an R&D Project Specialist - Cultivated Protein to coordinate technical activities, analyze data and manage collaborations across internal and external stakeholders, translating scientific opportunities into structured programmes.

This role, based in the Netherlands, operates in a growing early-stage field with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and cross-functional teamwork, within a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biotechnology, biochemical engineering or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in R&D, project coordination or consultancy.
• Knowledge of Cultivated Protein or the cultivated-Protein industry.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Adaptable and entrepreneurial approach for a growing early-stage environment.
• Interest or experience in modelling, data science or data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical activities; translate customer needs into R&D priorities.
• Attend technical meetings and align insights across companies to address challenges in cell culture media.
• Support innovation projects, studies, and data collaborations with timelines and resources.
• Assist early-stage product development with study design and data projects.
• Organise project data to support technical decisions and manage grant administration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Adaptable mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

R&D experience

Education

Master's degree in biotechnology or biochemical engineering

Job description

Nutreco is seeking an R&D Project Specialist - Cultivated Protein to coordinate technical activities, analyze data and manage collaborations across internal and external stakeholders, translating scientific opportunities into structured programmes.

This role, based in the Netherlands, operates in a growing early-stage field with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and cross-functional teamwork, within a hybrid model.