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Join Nursh

At Nursh, it’s not just about what you can do, but how you do it. We’re building Belgium’s first R&D agency for food – and that means we need curious, driven people who share our values.

Our Values

  1. You put product success first, with taste, science and market in mind.
  2. You bring clarity where others see chaos.
  3. You take ownership and dare to challenge.
  4. You grow through openness, curiosity and feedback.
  5. You believe in science with a conscience: combining data with common sense, and innovation with sustainability.

If this sounds like you, you might just be the next person to help us nourish ideas that nourish people.

We’re looking for a Senior Food Technologist

As a Senior Food Technologist, you are a central link in our projects. You combine deep technical expertise with a hands-on mindset and coaching skills: two junior food technologists report directly to you.

You will work in close collaboration with our CSO, Maxime Willems, who drives Nursh’s scientific and technological vision. Your role is to ensure projects stay on track: scientifically sound, efficiently executed, and clearly communicated.

Your role

  • Lead R&D projects from idea to scalable solution, supported by juniors.

  • Step in hands-on when needed: formulation, prototyping, sourcing, sensory and shelf-life studies.

  • Safeguard methods, protocols, documentation and reporting.

  • Communicate clearly with all stakeholders — from lab to boardroom.

  • Guide client demos and act as subject-matter expert.

  • Manage timelines, budgets and deliverables.

  • Inspire and coach juniors to grow and contribute.

Your profile

  • 7+ years’ experience in Food R&D across categories.

  • Expertise in areas such as fermentation, plant-based, alt-proteins, functional, non-alcoholic, sustainability and clean label.

  • Strong project management skills: structure, results, clarity.

  • Analytical and creative, critical and coaching.

  • Degree: Master in Bioscience Engineering (Food) or Food Technology, or equivalent.

  • Hands-on mentality and genuine passion for food innovation.

  • Fluent Dutch and professional English (French is a plus).

What we offer

  • A key role in building Belgium’s first R&D agency for food.

  • Impactful projects with start-ups and international players.

  • Direct collaboration with CSO Maxime Willems.

  • A multidisciplinary team where science, creativity and market insights meet.

  • Space for initiative, learning and growth.

  • Competitive package incl. benefits, training budget, and flexible start (80–100%).

Ready to join?

Send your CV and a short motivation to hello@nursh.be.
 We look forward to meeting you!