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Novonesis

Senior Application Scientist, Fermented Dairy Alternatives

August 23, 2024

Location: Denmark : Hoersholm
Country: Denmark

Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology.


At Novonesis we know that producers and consumers alike are interested in tasty and nutritious plant-based products to support a healthy and more sustainable lifestyle, and we want to develop and deliver biosolutions to enable this transition. Join us as our new technical application expert in Applied R&D for Fermented Dairy Alternatives to succeed with this.

Welcome to Applied R&D, Fermented Dairy Alternatives...
Our area is crucial for Novonesis' work to develop more sustainable foods. We are responsible for Dairy Alternatives applications and work with the development of new bacterial cultures and enzymes within our primary focus for fermented dairy alternatives, especially new yogurt and cheese types. In addition, we help our customers to use enzymatic and microbial solutions in their production facilities in close cooperation with our local sales teams worldwide.

You will be part of a diverse team of researchers and technicians located in our state-of-the-art innovation center in Hørsholm, Denmark. Our team is passionate about making a difference in dairy alternatives and apply a structured and entrepreneurial approach to engage on industry-relevant innovation with customers. Furthermore, you will work closely with application specialists, R&D and commercial teams to develop innovative applications using biology-based solutions (biosolutions).

In this role you’ll make an impact by...

Being involved in NPD projects from ideation to product launch as well as customer support projects with specific responsibility for microbial, enzymatic and application expertise.


Specifically, you will be responsible for applying your specialized knowledge on applications for creating tasty, nutritious, and sustainable dairy alternatives and leading cross-functional networks as a scientific expert.

Your primary responsibilities...
  • Technical leadership in new product development projects, including related competency development to succeed with these
  • Proactive driving collaboration projects with specified area of responsibility
  • Handling technical request and leading projects from customers - prioritizing, planning, executing, and deploying results and knowledge generated
  • Managing daily tasks together with technicians and prioritizing tasks in our Application Technology Center


To succeed you must hold...

We are looking for a dynamic team player with -

  • An educational background within food science, engineering, microbiology at M.Sc. or PHD level
  • A passion and hands-on experience with applied science and dairy alternative applications with a proven track record for implementation of biosolutions in manufacturing processes
  • Direct experience with food prototype development and working with enzymes and cultures in complex matrices with other ingredients and diverse raw materials
  • Particular knowledge on developing and evaluating biosolutions to improve sensorial parameters
  • A desire to engage with your colleagues and many internal and external stakeholders in a multi-cultural and entrepreneurial organization
  • A customer focused mindset with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a strong desire to consolidate and share technical knowledge
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Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

Application deadline: September 13th, 2024. We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.

Contact details: Frank Haagensen at fhaa@novonesis.com.

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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