Process Engineer, Enzyme Recovery, Novonesis, Kalundborg

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

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.

Join us as our new Process Engineer, Enzyme Recovery Kalundborg

Are you looking for new challenges in a fast-paced environment where two days are not the same? If so, you could be one of our new colleagues in Enzyme Recovery Kalundborg.

Welcome to Recovery AC

Recovery AC is the biggest enzymes recovery unit in Novonesis, with decanter and drum lines and a spray drying unit, with cross-functional collaboration across the department and other parts of Novonesis’ Supply Chain.

The department is rapidly evolving, and in the coming years, we expect to introduce a lot of new equipment and entirely new processes. If you have a talent for working with equipment and a passion for biotechnology, you might be exactly who we're looking for.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

You will be part of a team of dedicated and skilled engineers and technicians with four main responsibilities:

• Process and product responsibility, including daily supervision and optimization to meet business targets for quality, economy and regulatory requirements

• Improvement activities including identifying and driving technology projects to further optimize our production processes and secure future capacity

• Taking part in developing and implementing long-term strategies for the department

• Reaching out to internal and external partners to support them, work with them and get inspiration to make sure we remain a center of excellency for enzymes recovery in Novozymes

You will need to translate your scientific understanding into everyday real-life big scale production issues. Furthermore, you will be part of cross-functional teams working together to develop the next generation of enzyme recovery products and ensure that these are brought efficiently into the market.

For a motivated individual with a strong drive looking for a place to develop their scientific and personal skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to realize your potential in a busy environment.
 

To succeed you must:

• Have an educational background as B. Sc. or M.Sc. within Chemical engineering, Biochemical engineering, Food Technology or similar

• Have a high degree of personal drive and the ability to overcome unforeseen barriers and create results

• Be a team-player who contributes proactively and understands the importance of successful collaborations

• Be capable of taking the role as informal leader for operators and technicians in daily decision making

• Be a quick learner and able to communicate complex problems to colleagues and stakeholders with different insights into recovery technology and processes

• Be able to combine scientific talent with practical skills and be as comfortable solving short-term problems as optimizing processes to improve long-term productivity

• Have a technical interest and be capable of optimizing process conditions in a complex operational set-up

• Be excellent in written and oral communication skills in Danish and English

Application deadline: 23 November 2025. Please apply today as we will continuously interview the candidates.

Contact details: To find out more about this position, please contact Senior Department Manager Christina Kalisch [email protected].

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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