Scientist Research & Development

Interested in a career that matters

Join us as our New Scientist (3-year fixed-term position)

Interested in a career that matters

Do you want to develop biological solutions that help create a more sustainable world And are you motivated by helping to establish new business areas that can pave the way for a brighter future

Our Feed and Enzyme Research department in Animal Biosolutions Applied Research at Novonesis is looking for a high-energy and motivated junior scientist or post-doctoral researcher with a strong passion for bioprocessing enzymatic digestion and microbial fermentation.

This 3-year fixed-term position is an excellent opportunity to start a career at Novonesis and in the biotech industryespecially if you are coming directly from academia. You will gain strong hands-on experience independence and visibility while working closely with experienced scientists and key stakeholders in an informal trust-based environment with room for curiosity humor and continuous development.

The Role & Your Impact

In this role you will contribute to applied industrial research with a clear focus on product development and innovation. You will work independently on a defined research project while being supported by management and experienced colleagues.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Planning executing and communicating your own research activities with a high degree of ownership

Conducting hands-on laboratory work related to bioprocessing enzymatic digestion and microbial fermentation

Developing a strong scientific understanding of product mode of action application and industry needs

Analyzing and interpreting experimental data and presenting results in a clear and accessible way

Collaborating closely with colleagues across R&D Marketing and other key stakeholder groups

You will be part of a diverse team located across Lyngby and Hørsholm representing a wide range of scientific disciplines cultures and professional backgrounds.

What Youll Need to Be Successful

To succeed in this role you must have:

An . or Ph.D. in Biotechnology Bioprocessing Fermentation Technology or a related scientific discipline

An applied scientific mindset with customer value and end-use clearly in focus

Solid understanding of enzymes and microbialsubstrate interactions including experience with up-cycling of raw materials

The ability and motivation to independently design and execute laboratory experiments

Proficiency inand strong interest inadvanced data analysis and digitalization

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at different organizational levels

A proactive open-minded and positive approach with a clear drive to deliver results together with others

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required it is an advantage if you bring:

Experience from applied or industrial research environments

Familiarity with scaling process optimization or tech transfer

Interest in sustainability-driven innovation within animal biosolutions

Curiosity for cross-disciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Relevant information

Application deadline: May 4th 2026

Position type: 3-year fixed-term Scientist (Specialist level)

Contact Information: Jacob Baelum Senior Department Manager - Applied Research

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanitys biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago this has been our guide. Its how weve gotten so far. And its how well impact the future. Now more than ever the world needs change. And with biosolutions the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds including ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age disability or veteran status.

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