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We drive innovation at Novonesis by identifying high-potential microbial strains for new product development. By continuously expanding our Culture Collection and applying state-of-the-art screening technologies, we select lead candidates for a broad range of food applications.

Join us as our new Texture Screening Scientist and become part of a passionate team making a real difference through innovative technology. You will join a highly motivated and dedicated team based in Hørsholm, where we develop assays and screening methodologies to identify and isolate promising microbial strains for future biosolutions.

The role & your impact
As our new Texture Screening Scientist, you will play an important role in shaping the next generation of innovative biosolutions, primarily within dairy. This is a role with strong innovation impact, combining scientific expertise, technology development, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product development from early ideation through to late-stage delivery.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Play a key role in developing new products from early ideation through to late-stage delivery, helping bring the next generation of innovative biosolutions to market, primarily within dairy.
• Continuously advance our screening platforms and predictive assays, with a particular focus on texture descriptors.
• Develop and optimize assays that support high-quality, high-throughput screening of microbial strains.
• Collaborate across functions to build strong partnerships and contribute to a culture of openness, knowledge sharing, and joint problem-solving.
• Contribute scientific insight and practical experimentation to identify and isolate promising microbial lead candidates for food applications.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

• Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in developing and optimizing assays for high-throughput screening.
• Strong scientific understanding combined with a passion for innovative technology.
• A commitment to continuous learning and curiosity for new methodologies and approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative and inclusive mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.

Additional skills & interests we value

• In-depth knowledge of cheese and yogurt fermentation processes.
• Expertise in texture measurements.
• Experience working with lactic acid bacteria.
• Experience from food, fermentation, or biosolutions-related innovation environments.

What we offer you
At Novonesis, you will join a passionate and purpose-driven team working at the forefront of microbial innovation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful product development, apply advanced screening technologies, and collaborate with talented colleagues across functions. We offer a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, openness, and scientific curiosity are highly valued. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise while helping shape innovative biosolutions for the future of food.

Application deadline: 24 June 2026.

Contact Information: For more information, please contact Philipp Gruner on [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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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

Location: Hørsholm, Gammel Venlighedsvej