Cultivated Protein R&D Project Specialist | Hybrid

SHV Holdings NV; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Pension scheme

30 vacation days

Hybrid working model

Learning platforms access

Career growth within SHV

Job summary

Nutreco, an SHV company, is seeking an R&D Project Specialist for Cultivated Protein to drive technical projects, coordinate activities, and analyse data across collaborations. You will bridge customer needs with R&D priorities and support early-stage product development in a dynamic, growing field.

Join an international team and help translate innovation opportunities into structured programmes while contributing to grant administration and partnerships within the Cultivated Protein sector.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biotechnology, biochemical engineering or a similar field.
• Around 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; able to thrive in a growing, early-stage environment.
• Interest in biological modelling, data science or data management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical activities and coordinate people, information and data to move innovation projects forward.
• Translate customer needs into R&D priorities at technical meetings and identify challenges in cell culture media.
• Coordinate innovation projects such as stability studies, data collaborations and grant-supported initiatives.
• Support early-stage product development by evaluating new ingredients and contributing to study design and data projects.
• Analyse and organise project data to support technical decision-making and collaboration.
• Take ownership of grant administration and partnerships, including reporting and coordination across project work packages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptable mindset

R&D experience

Project coordination

Cultivated Protein knowledge

Data science interest

Education

Master's degree in biotechnology/biochemical engineering

Job description

Nutreco, an SHV company, is seeking an R&D Project Specialist for Cultivated Protein to drive technical projects, coordinate activities, and analyse data across collaborations. You will bridge customer needs with R&D priorities and support early-stage product development in a dynamic, growing field.

Join an international team and help translate innovation opportunities into structured programmes while contributing to grant administration and partnerships within the Cultivated Protein sector.