Technical Scientist for Household Care Technical Service Europe – Maternity cover

Interested in a career that matters?


 At Novonesis , we believe biological solutions can help create a more sustainable future. As part of Household Care Technical Service within Planetary Health, you will contribute to developing biosolutions that help industries transition to build greener products without compromising on high product standards. Our team supports customers across Europe, demonstrating and validating the value of enzyme technologies in household care applications, such as laundry and automatic dishwashing. For this role we are looking for a team member who thrives in the lab and enjoys turning scientific findings into compelling stories and demo materials showcasing the power of our enzyme solutions during customer visits.

The role & your impact

As a Scientist in Household Care Technical Service , you will play a key role in bringing new enzyme innovations to life for our customers. You will design and execute laboratory studies that generate the technical insights needed for customer recommendations, product support, and new product launches.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Design, plan, and conduct laboratory studies within household care applications.
• Generate technical data packages that support existing and new enzyme solutions across Europe.
• Translate scientific results into compelling demonstrations and technical stories for customers.
• Collaborate closely with laboratory technicians, application researchers, technical specialists, and commercial colleagues.
• Support customer workshops, demonstration sessions, and co-creation activities.
• Present laboratory findings and technology benefits during customer visits.
• Contribute to the successful launch and adoption of new biosolutions in the market.

What you'll need to be successful in this role

• Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Prioritize lab work and enjoy planning and running laboratory trials
• Keep an innovative mindset, with a willingness to always test new ideas, while striving for high data quality
• Ability to transform scientific insights into practical recommendations and customer-focused solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical insights to a broad audience
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A structured and dependable approach to planning and executing work.

Additional skills & interests we value

• Experience within household care, detergents, enzymes, surfactants, or related application areas.
• Customer-facing experience, including technical presentations, demonstrations, or workshops.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international environments.
• Curiosity for innovation and a passion for exploring new ideas.
• Interest in sustainability and the role of biosolutions in driving positive environmental impact.

What we offer you

At Novonesis, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge enzyme technologies and sustainable biosolutions that help shape a more sustainable future. You will join a collaborative and supportive team where knowledge sharing, scientific curiosity, and mutual support are part of everyday life.

The role offers a unique combination of laboratory science and customer interaction, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work. You will also have opportunities for professional development and continuous learning while working closely with experts across functions and geographies. Most importantly, you will contribute to bringing innovative biosolutions to customers and creating positive environmental impact through science and innovation.

Working conditions

• Primarily laboratory and office-based work environment in Bagsværd
• Close collaboration with colleagues across functions and geographies.
• Participation in customer visits and demonstrations.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Maternity cover

Relevant information

Application deadline: 6 September 2026

Contact Information: Jakob Herschend - jahe@novonesis.com

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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