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 Senior Research Scientist
Are you seeking a career that combines scientific excellence with technical leadership and teamwork? Do you have a passion for creating new solutions based on science and customer insights in the space of vegetable oils, renewable fuels Carbon capture and plastic recycling?
If yes, you could be our next colleague in Application Research, Oils & Fats Processing.
As Senior Research Scientist, you will be part of shaping and driving complex projects and be responsible for developing new solutions based on both existing and novel enzymes and processes.
Novonesis is increasing our engagement within Biosolutions for Enzymatic Carbon Capture and plastic recycling – critical technologies for addressing global climate challenges. In this role, you will work with Venture Leads to conduct technical investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive strategy, commercial opportunities, and technological insights.
Welcome to Oils and Fats Application Research
Oils and Fats Application Research is a global and relatively small and very fast-growing business area in Novonesis, currently we consist of two research groups in Denmark and US, respectively. You will join an international team that consists of around 16 scientists and research associates with diverse backgrounds, collaborating closely with Novonesis R&D.
We are responsible for the development, scale-up and implementation of new solutions in the field of vegetable oils and fats, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, degumming, interesterification and a range of solutions in both the food and oleochemical space. This while we also support our bioprocessing heavy venture programs including Carbon capture and plastic recycling.
In this role you’ll make an impact by:
Working within an agile team of other scientists and research associates to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and deliver clear and concise results.
Being analytically strong with desire for hands-on experimentation when implementing new analysis
Downscaling industrial processes in the laboratory
Innovate and develop new enzyme-based solutions for the industry in close collaboration with business development, sales, and R&D
Delivering clear and concise scientific communications to diverse stakeholders
Being proactive and ready to take responsibility while being able to thrive in a working environment that is dynamic of nature
Have experience in analytics supporting industrial process scale down related to Carbon capture & plastic recycling and with a passion for Oils & Fats.
To succeed you should preferably have:
>5 Years of work experience with research and development
PhD in related field, e.g. chemical or bioprocess engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology
Demonstrated experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis (JMP)
Hands on drive and analytical curiosity in the laboratory, preferably experience withing GC, HPLC, LC analytics
Strong networking, and communication skills, flexibility to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Preferably experience within 1 or more of the fields of Carbon Capture, plastic recycling, vegetable oil processing and/or biodiesel/renewable diesel.
Fluent in English both in written and spoken
Location: Lyngby, Denmark
Deadline: 1st December 2025. We will screen incoming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.
Contact: If you any questions, you are more than welcome to reach out to Anders Schou Andersen, Head of Oils & Fats, Applied Research on [email protected]
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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What We Do
Novozymes has combined with Chr. Hansen to become Novonesis: linkedin.com/company/novonesis.
This global biosolutions company of 10,000 people is transforming how the world produces, consumes and lives. In 30-plus industries, its biosolutions help businesses meet their needs and the needs of our planet.
Novozymes was formed in 2000 when Novo Nordisk split into three companies: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novozymes A/S and Novo A/S. Novozymes was the world leader in biological solutions with a commitment to Rethink Tomorrow. It served 130 markets with enzymatic, microbial and advanced protein solutions. The company’s solutions enabled higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits.
In December 2022, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen entered into an agreement to create a leading global biosolutions partner by combining the two companies. The goal was to unleash the full potential of biosolutions and generate significant value for all stakeholders and society. The combination was completed on January 29, 2024 and Novonesis was born. The name means ‘a new beginning’ and is derived from the Greek word ‘genesis’. It reflects a new era where we’ll better our world with biology. You can find Novonesis on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/company/novonesis.
Novozymes A/S, part of Novonesis Group.
