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.
Welcome to Microbial screening
We identify and deliver lead strains to drive the development of new products across various business areas within Novonesis. Microbial Screening comprises four departments dedicated to maintaining and expanding the Novonesis Culture Collection, as well as selecting lead candidates for a variety of food product areas by screening strain libraries using state-of-the-art screening technologies.
Join us as our new scientist in Strain Screening
Become part of a passionate team and make a difference using innovative technology. You will join a dedicated team of scientists and technicians based in Hørsholm. Together, we focus on developing and utilizing high-throughput screening technology to analyze large biological libraries, identifying and isolating promising candidates.
In this role you’ll make an impact by:
Contributing to our cross-functional new product development teams from early idea scoping to late stage and deliver the next generation innovative culture solutions focusing on Cheese, Fresh Dairy, Bioprotection and Plant-based food product categories.
Supporting the discovery of new biological solutions using state-of-the-art screening technology
Continuously advancing our screening platforms and exploring novel applications to drive innovation.
What We’re Looking For:
Ph.D degree in Food Science, Biotechnology or related field (e.g. microbiology)
Expertise in developing and optimizing assays for high-throughput screening
A passion for innovative technology combined with a commitment to continuous learning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and inclusive mindset.
Strong project management abilities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of task(s).
Have excellent experimental planning and data analysis skills, coupled with curiosity about digitalization advancements.
Experience in the following areas will be highly valued:
In-depth knowledge of cheese and yogurt fermentation processes.
Expertise in texture measurements
Programming skills and analysis of large datasets
Application deadline: 24th of August 2025. We will screen applications and invite for interviews after the deadline.
Location: Hørsholm, Denmark
Contact details : If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to reach out to Head of Strain Screening, Jakob Frimodt-Moeller on jakr@novonesis.com
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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