Senior Process Scientist, LAB Process Optimization, Hørsholm

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 Process Scientist

Right now, we are looking for a Senior Process Scientist to join our Live Active Bacteria (LAB) Process Optimization team in Hoersholm. In this role, you will be part of a team of 10 scientists executing impactful projects that improve performance, sustainability, and efficiency in microbial bioprocesses across the food and health industries.

You might be our new colleague if you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to see your work directly contribute to cutting-edge bioprocess development.

Welcome to LAB Process Optimization

You will be part of the LAB Process Optimization team, turning microbiology into practical solutions that create real-world impact. We work at the intersection of science and production, developing and refining bioprocesses that make production more efficient, sustainable, and scalable.

Working closely with colleagues across Research and Development, Quality, Commercial, and Production, you will lead projects from concept to implementation and help shape the future of our bioprocess pipelines. This empowers you to implement optimized processes at our global production sites together with our local production specialists, and tackle troubleshooting in partnership with global experts.

In this role you’ll make an impact by

You will optimize microbial bioprocesses to improve performance, sustainability, and efficiency. Furthermore, you will contribute to new bioprocess technologies, including advanced process control and in-line measurement systems, while turning data into actionable insights that drive innovation and improvement.
 

As our new colleague in LAB Process Optimization, you are a proactive team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident in speaking up and working independently. You are scientifically curious and comfortable diving into complex challenges while managing multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. You can drive and execute projects with short deadlines that align with the strategic goals of Novonesis.

Your key tasks will include:

• Drive optimization projects from concept to completion

• Provide scientific support to global production teams

• Design, plan, and execute experiments at laboratory, pilot, and production scales

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret process data using advanced analytical tools

• Evaluate new technologies and methods

• Support process scale-up and scale-down activities

• Create and maintain thorough and accurate experimental documentation

• Report results at both a deep scientific level and high level

• Collaborate cross-functionally

• International travel of 5 – 15 days per year

Potentially relevant experience:

• A Master’s or PhD degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field

• At least 3 years of experience in the food or pharma industry

• Hands-on experience with lab- and pilot-scale fermentation systems including bioreactor operation and control strategies, preferably with microbial cells

• Relevant knowledge and understanding of industrial-scale production equipment (hands-on experience is an advantage)

• Understanding of scale-up and scale-down principles and bioprocess engineering

• Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP or Python

• Knowledge of downstream unit operations (hands-on experience is an advantage)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured, data-driven approach

• Experience in performing root-cause analysis to identify and resolve issues

• Experience leading experimental design and technology transfers to production is an advantage

• Strong communication skills in English

Deadline: 8th of March 2026. We will screen and invite for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

Location: Hørsholm, Denmark

Contact details: If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to reach out to Robert Spann, Manager Process Optimization, on rosn@novonesis.com

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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