41 English-speaking jobs in Wageningen

Lead expert for a strategic part of the proteins business, translating development ambitions into a project portfolio and communicating opportunities to stakeholders. Ensure alignment with business goals and actively build networks to stay at the forefront of protein innovation. Design and lead research plans to overcome technical hurdles in protein ingredient development and manufacturing.

Manages material portfolios for flours, vinegars, chemicals, and preservatives. Collaborates with R&D, Procurement, and Quality to drive innovation and ensure quality ingredients are sourced at competitive prices. Owns analytical capabilities for functional ingredients and the Positive Material List.

Co-founder to lead business strategy, operations, fundraising, and team building for a plant biotech startup developing sustainable natural rubber production in temperate climates.

Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of global innovation projects for the Ambient Branded portfolio. Manage project scope, objectives, budgets, risks, and timelines from exploration to post-launch. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and apply Agile methodology and design thinking.

Specification Specialist needed with MSc or Bachelors degree in food science, nutrition, or related field and 5+ years experience in R&D, QA, or technology, preferably in dairy/food.

Leads EU food and packaging compliance, ensuring product and packaging development meets regulatory requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement marketing claims strategies and risk management plans. Monitors and interprets regulatory changes across Europe and North America.

Investigate and modify biopolymers to understand their function and improve properties. Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPAEC, HPLC, SEC, LC-MS, MALDI-TOF-MS, FT-IR, and NMR. Perform experiments and process research results.

This technician position supports research on plant genetics, seed characteristics, and microbes. Duties include technical assistance, research project execution, teaching, and student supervision. The successful candidate will have a Dutch HBO degree in plant physiology and metabolomics, lab management experience, and strong communication skills in English.

Process Developer with a master's degree in Food Process Technology or equivalent experience in protein processing. Requires experience in upscaling/downscaling trials, unit operations, and communication. Excellent English communication skills are essential.

The Chief Technology Officer will drive innovation, quality, and efficiency in formulations, ensuring products meet regulatory standards and customer expectations. The role oversees formulation development facilities, process improvement, and project management.

Postdoc position at Wageningen University and Research to analyze data from the REACT project on natural regeneration in Kenya. Responsibilities include statistical analysis, spatial modeling, scientific publication writing, and science communication.

Develop and implement primary packaging solutions and optimize secondary and tertiary packaging across the value chain. Translate complex requirements into practical solutions, aligning inputs from various departments.

Assistant Professor to conduct research, teach, and manage tasks related to urban economics. Requires a PhD in urban or regional economics, economic geography, or related field. Must have a track record of publications and experience in lecturing, tutorials, and thesis supervision.

Lab Technician needed with a BSC in Food Technology or Food Innovation and 1-2 years of product development experience in the food industry. Expertise in dairy technology is required. Must be able to work independently and in a team. Fluent English is essential.

Leads and develops a team of 16 HR Services Officers, managing SLAs and KPIs for operational HR processes. Acts as a point of contact for complex HR issues and collaborates across the HR value chain. Drives process improvements and simplification initiatives.

Raw Material Specification Specialist needed with experience in food safety, HACCP, QCP, microbiology, and SAP PLM. Requires an MSc in Food Technology or equivalent and 3-5 years in specification management, product development, or QA, preferably in infant nutrition.

Junior Application Specialist to develop innovative food applications for the Sports and Active Nutrition market. Requires a strong technical background in Food Technology with practical expertise in dairy protein and health benefit ingredients. Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver solutions.

Senior Technology Specialist with 10+ years of experience in food, chemical, or engineering companies. Deep expertise in dairy process technology and proven track record in process licensing for major capital projects. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Fluency in English required.

BG OT Engineer needed with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Requires medium to senior-level knowledge of OT engineering and automation platforms. Understanding of OT system impact on production processes and relevant standards (ITIL, ISA88, ISA95, ISA99, GAMP, ISA62443, NEN3140) is essential. Sound knowledge of OT Security (NIS2, NIST2.0, Incident Management) and data handling (database management, secure extraction) is required.

Research Analyst to join the FrieslandCampina R&D Nutrition Team. Conducts in vitro digestion and cell-based model experiments, analyzes data, and interprets results. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field and experience in cell biology and microbiology. Must have strong communication and data management skills.