Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.  

Our Innovation Organization drives the development and commercialization of innovative feed technologies and unique digital solutions. Our solutions are designed to sustainably optimize animal nutrition and animal health through all life stages.  

Four research specializations make up our R&D Organization: Poultry, Swine, Ruminants, and Ingredients. These teams develop novel nutritional solutions, including fundamental nutritional strategies, feed additives, and feeding programs targeting specific industry challenges to enhance productivity and producer returns. Our work directly contributes to creating a more sustainable food chain, because our nutritional solutions enable farmers to optimize their farming business and make better decisions on animal performance and animal welfare, whilst managing costs. 

We are seeking a Research Scientist Microbiology to join our Ingredients Research Team. As the subject matter expert, you will work closely with our species teams to advance our understanding of the role of the microbiome on host health and performance and leverage available technologies and platforms to develop sustainable solutions for our customers. 

About The Role: Leading the animal nutrition industry through scientific excellence 

Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate with the research teams focused on three animal species (poultry, ruminants, and swine) and provide innovative approaches and solutions for all matters related to microbiology; 

• Support the evaluation of external technological solutions by reviewing the suitability of the solution’s capabilities for Nutreco’s products and the performance response for the end-user; 

• Initiate, lead, and manage basic and applied multi-disciplinary R&D projects including literature review, protocol design, data analysis, interpretation and reporting. 

Skills and Expertise  

Qualifications:  

• PhD in Microbiology; 

• 10+ years of experience in successfully managing multiple development projects; 

• Proven track record in research and development; 

• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus; 

• Willingness to travel globally around 10% of the time. 

Expectation from Role:  

• You will lead microbiology research and advancements in the field of animal nutrition; 

• You will maintain and build a network of professional contacts via industry and academic associations and collaborations; 

• You will be an integral component of technology scouting and development, providing insights into new solutions from external technology partners towards strengthening our innovation capabilities and portfolio. 

Why You Will Love Working with Us:  

Global Benefits: 

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment; 

• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and 30 vacation days; 

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group. 

Next Steps: 

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Sophie Grünewald [sophie.grunewald@nutreco.com]. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.