Join the seaweed revolution

About us

We are an innovative seaweed start-up with an R&D center in Heerhugowaard, the Netherlands, focused exclusively on land-based cultivation of seaweed. Our mission is to feed the world sustainably, by unlocking the potential of seaweed in partnership with leading industry partners and research institutions to make seaweed a key player in sustainable food and feed industries. As we expand our R&D and production operations in the province of Groningen, we’re looking for a dedicated Aquaculture Technician to join our growing team.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to help set up and operate new aquaculture infrastructure in our pilot plant and seaweed farm in Veendam and Delfzijl. 

Based in Groningen, you will play a key role in installing, maintaining, and optimizing systems designed specifically for seaweed cultivation. The position requires regular travel from Groningen to Heerhugowaard and/or other northern locations in the Netherlands, where we collaborate with partners.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the design, installation, and setup of seaweed aquaculture tanks and supporting infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain water quality and system performance in R&D settings.
• Work with researchers and engineers to trial new cultivation techniques and equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of system conditions, seaweed growth, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure operational health and hygiene of systems in line with best practices and biosecurity standards.
• Travel between Groningen and other partner sites.
• Support the team in day-to-day tasks and contribute to the development of scalable seaweed production systems.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Engineering, Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in or experience with seaweed cultivation or macroalgae systems.
• Technical aptitude with aquaculture systems, especially related to land-based and RAS.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly within the north of the Netherlands.
• Based in Groningen or the surrounding areas.
• Independent, reliable, and eager to work in a start-up environment with a hands-on attitude.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Nice to have

• Experience in setting up aquaculture infrastructure.
• Knowledge of seaweed species used in European aquaculture.
• Experience in R&D or experimental setups.

What we offer

• A chance to shape the future of sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
• A flexible and dynamic working environment in a mission-driven start-up.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with leading R&D partners.

To apply

Send your CV and a short motivation letter to sven@seaweedland.com. We look forward to hearing from you how you could contribute to our growing team!  

• Cooperate with our R&D team at Hortimare in Heerhugowaard.
• Test and optimize our seaweed cultivation in laboratory setting.
• Maintain our seaweed cultivation pilot plant.
• Produce seaweed samples for our clients.
• Cooperate with our research partners, universities and seaweed cultivation experts.
• Develop predictive growth models for on-land seaweed cultivation  
• Cooperate with our international partners.
• Preferred background in biology, bio-technology, eco-technology, oceanography, engineering.
• MBO, HBO and WO.
• Interest in seaweed
• Passionate about sustainability.
• Drive to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food and feed.
• Location: Heerhugowaard.

• Develop and implement our digital, social media and story-telling strategy. 
• Develop and implement our marketing content strategy
• Develop and implement our branding and marketing communication strategy.
• Cooperate with our national and international partners.
• Maintain and publish on our website and social media channels.
• Improve our SEO performance.
• Improve our corporate identity.
• Preferred background in sustainable business, business administration, creative business, economics, biology, bio-technology, oceanography, eco-technology.
• HBO and WO.
• Interest in seaweed.
• Passionate about sustainability
• Drive to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food and feed.
• Location: Utrecht.

• Build, extend and optimize our seaweed production capacity in Heerhugowaard.
• Extend and optimize our pilot scale seaweed cultivation facility.
• Install water, maintain and optimize water treatment and water movement equipment 
• Implement measurement and control systems in our pilot and production plant.
• Cooperate with our research partners and seaweed cultivation experts. 
• Cooperate with our international partners.
• Preferred background in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• MBO, HBO and WO.
• Interest in seaweed
• Passionate about sustainability.
• Drive to accelerate the transition towards sustainable food and feed.
• Location: Heerhugowaard.