Royal De Heus is a leading international company in high-quality animal feed, established in 1911. As one of the top 10 animal feed suppliers globally, our Global Nutrition department supports our Business Units worldwide, covering Formulations, R&D, and Species Specific Support. We are seeking an ambitious Aqua Nutritionist to join our team in Ede, the Netherlands, focusing on fish and shrimp feed formulations.

The Role

As an Aqua Nutritionist, you will be an integral part of the Aqua team within the Global Formulations department. You will serve as the team's expert in aqua feed nutrition, working on formulations and engaging in projects such as raw material evaluation and the implementation of new concepts alongside the global R&D aqua team. You will collaborate with local product managers and commercial teams to enhance the product and concept portfolio, providing valuable insights based on your knowledge of aquaculture production, fish/shrimp physiology, raw materials, and feed technology.

You will also travel primarily to African or Asian Business Units (approximately 20% of your time) to address operational and quality-related issues, making experience in these regions advantageous.

Requirements

• MSc degree in Animal Nutrition or Aquaculture
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fish farming, feed formulation, feed production, and/or nutrition
• Proactive and analytical mindset with enthusiasm for the aquaculture feed business
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and cultures is preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of Dutch culture is a plus

What We Offer

• A position for 32-40 hours per week in a continuously evolving company
• Competitive salary based on experience, with a fixed year-end bonus of 4%
• Excellent pension plan and 25 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days
• Focus on employee vitality through a company fitness plan and flexible remote work options
• An entrepreneurial and informal company culture that encourages autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Are you ready to put your expertise to work? Apply now to become our new Aqua Nutritionist at De Heus. For more information about this position, please contact Julia Mas Munoz, Global Formulation Aqua Team manager, at +31 621 23 16 98.