Scientist in Animal Biosolutions, Global Scientific Support, Novonesis at Novonesis in Lyngby

Job description

Interested in a career that matters? 
 Join us as our new Scientist Do you want to find biological solutions that help create a better and more sustainable world? And do you want to help establish new business areas that can pave the way for a brighter future? Our global Scientific Support team in Animal Biosolutions at Novonesis is looking for a committed and skilled scientist with expertise in probiotics and silage microbiology, culture-based microbiological techniques, microbial enumeration, and assay development. Welcome to Animal Biosolutions Global Scientific Support The global Scientific Support team provides science-based support for our Animal Biosolutions products and services. We develop and validate application-relevant assays, build understanding of enzymes and probiotic performance and mode of action, and translate microbiological data into practical recommendations. We work closely with core R&D, Marketing, regional sales teams and customers across the world. We believe that the best results are created in an informal atmosphere and an environment of honesty and mutual trust with plenty of room for humor, as well as personal and professional development. Located in the Novonesis site in Lyngby, our team is represented by a diverse range of cultures, expert knowledge and professional expertise. The role & your impact Join our global team as a probiotic and microbiology expert, connecting high-quality science with customers and business needs. This position is ideal for a scientist who enjoys combining hands-on laboratory work, problem-solving, customer support, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver practical scientific solutions. You will develop robust assays and microbiological workflows, generate scientific insights on probiotic and silage products, and support services covering microbial recovery, enumeration, identification, viability, and functional performance. Your work will support existing products and services as well as new developments across Animal Biosolutions. Your key responsibilities in this role Develop, validate, optimize, and transfer culture-based and molecular microbiological assays for probiotic and silage products, including microbial enumeration, recovery, viability, identification, and functional performance Plan and perform hands-on laboratory studies using relevant microbiological techniques, including cultivation, enumeration, identification, viability assessment, and characterization of microorganisms. Provide global scientific support for probiotic products, customer projects, troubleshooting, and product performance questions. Translate experimental results and complex scientific data into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations for internal teams and customers. Prepare and maintain protocols, SOPs, technical reports, and other scientific documentation to ensure robust and reproducible workflows. Collaborate with R&D, Technical Support, Marketing, regional teams, laboratories, and external partners to advance probiotic products and services. Deliver scientific training and presentations and contribute to knowledge sharing across the global organization. What you’ll need to be successful in this role M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline. One to three years of experience in probiotics, silage microbiology, or related areas, with hands-on experience in bacterial cultivation, microbial enumeration, and culture-based laboratory techniques. Experience with microbial enumeration, spore recovery, viability, identification, characterization, or functional assays. Experience with PCR, qPCR, anaerobic cultivation, or pathogen-inhibition assays would be an advantage. Experience analyzing microorganisms in complex matrices such as feed, premixes, silage, or fermented materials would be an advantage. Demonstrated experience in assay development, optimization, validation, troubleshooting, and trans