Research Scientist in Human Health Biosolutions

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 a Research Scientist in Human Health Biosolutions...

Are you passionate about advancing human health through cutting-edge research? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative lab environment? If so, we’ would love to hear from you!

Welcome to Human Health Biosolutions ...

At Human Health Biosolutions, we are at the forefront of developing innovative products such as probiotics, human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), synbiotics, and postbiotics to improve health and well-being.

In the Human Health Research team, we focus on pre-clinical exploration and characterization of our products, uncovering their interaction with human cells to better understand their mechanisms of action. Our in vitro assays provide crucial insights that underpin our clinical data and strengthen the scientific foundation of our portfolio.

What makes us unique?
You’ll join an international team of scientists, lab technicians, PhD students, and a student assistant representing five nationalities. We’re united by our shared curiosity, dedication to scientific discovery, and commitment to supporting one another. Together, we foster an open, collaborative, and inspiring work culture where innovation thrives.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Leading research efforts in the healthy aging area by developing and validating relevant in vitro assays in collaboration with a lab technician.
• Planning, executing, and analyzing screening experiments, including statistical testing, and communicate results effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Contributing actively to scientific project meetings by presenting and discussing experimental data and its impact on new product development.
• Compiling internal preclinical data and conducting literature reviews to deliver clear, science-based insights for stakeholders across the organization— including our patent and regulatory teams, sales colleagues, and academic collaborators.

To succeed you must hold:

• Ph.D. in human biology, life sciences, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with in vitro lab work, particularly in areas related to the aging process.
• Solid understanding of healthy aging from a scientific perspective.
• Skilled in scientific data analysis, visualization, and presentation.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of microbiology is desirable but not required.

Further you are:

• Ambitious and self-driven - you take ownership of your work and lab responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and driven by a genuine curiosity to uncover scientific insights of our products.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Thriving in a busy and dynamic environment, and you meet obstacles with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Application deadline : August 24th, 2025. We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.

Contact details: Department manager Anja Wellejus at anjwe @ novonesis.com .

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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