Optimization Scientist, Novonesis, Kalundborg

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At Novonesis we use the power of biology and data to create sustainable solutions that drive growth and realworld impact. We are now looking for an Enzyme Downstream Optimization Scientist to join us in Kalundborg where you will play a key role in improving enzyme downstream processes across our Danish manufacturing facilities.

This role sits at the intersection of process engineering biotechnology scaleup and data science. You will help unlock capacity improve process robustness and deliver cost savings by combining scientific insight experimental work production understanding and advanced analytics all in close collaboration with production.

The Role & Your Impact

As our new Downstream Optimization Scientist you will be central to improving enzyme recovery processes and delivering worldclass downstream performance. You will work handson with data lab-experiments and production trials to ensure we recover the full value the gold from our enzyme processes.

Welcome to Product and Process Development

You will join Product and Process Development a team of skilled scientists and technicians working in close collaboration with recovery operations across Novonesis. The working environment is built on a strong scientific foundation and characterized by innovation and continuous improvement in production. We solve problems through crossfunctional collaboration and work closely with global partners in Denmark China and the USA. Curiosity teamwork and the ability to translate science into tangible business impact are highly valued.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Optimizing downstream enzyme recovery processes using lab and pilotscale experiments statistical analysis and fullscale production trials

• Designing and executing labscale experiments such as filtration tests solubility trials and scaledown studies to identify process bottlenecks

• Supporting and validating optimization concepts through fullscale production trials

• Applying data analysis and scripting (e.g. Python) to streamline data flows and enable datadriven decision making

• Collaborating closely with production and laboratory technicians to unlock optimization opportunities

• Working crossfunctionally with teams in fermentation recovery analytics digitalization and manufacturing in Denmark and internationally

• Contributing to project execution where project management skills will be an advantage

• Projects typically run 612 months and are strongly focused on delivering measurable business value.

What Youll Need to Be Successful

• To succeed in this role you bring a strong analytical mindset and handson industrial experience with downstream or purification processes.

• MSc or PhD preferred or minimum 2 years of industrial experience in downstream operations

• Background in biotechnology chemical engineering bioprocess engineering data science (with a process focus) or a related field

• Handson experience running lab or pilot experiments and translating results to fullscale production

• Experience analyzing complex multivariate datasets from production or laboratory systems

Technical & Professional Skills

• Ability to work with large datasets and demonstrated experience with a scripting language (e.g. Python)

• Familiarity with statistical methods

• Experience with Python/R JMP or similar tools

• Experience working with SQL and relational databases

• Understanding of enzyme production or bioprocessing

• Ability to balance scientific rigor with practical business considerations

• Strong communication skills in English (Danish is preferred)

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required for the role several additional skills and interests would be considered strong advantages. These include experience working closely with manufacturing or production environments as well as an interest in scaling processes and translating laboratory insights into industrial reality. Previous exposure to cross-site or global collaboration is also valued along with project management experience in technical or scientific projects.

Ways of Working

This is an onsite role based in Kalundborg Denmark offered as a fulltime position with regular working hours. The role involves close interaction with production environments and there are no fixed travel requirements associated with the position. It is considered an advantage if you are already living close to Kalundborg or are willing to relocate to the area.

Application deadline: 6 May 2026.

Contact: if you have any questions about the position please contact Theis Sommer on .

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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