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 industry—especially 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 You’ll Need to Be Successful

To succeed in this role, you must have:

· An M.Sc. 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 microbial–substrate interactions, including experience with up-cycling of raw materials

· The ability and motivation to independently design and execute laboratory experiments

· Proficiency in—and strong interest in—advanced 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 – [email protected]

Our purpose guides 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. 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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