Scientist, Fermentation Optimization

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Scientist, Fermentation Optimization - Kalundborg
In Supply Operations we make innovation a reality when producing and delivering value to our customers. We have a unique ability to continuously optimize our business. Our expertise build on deep specialized knowledge as well as a broad understanding of the entire supply chain fostered through development and rotation between areas. 

As scientist, you will be working with optimization of fermentation processes for enzyme production in lab and industrial scale. In the department we are 4 lab technicians, 10 fermentation optimization scientists and a department manager. Fermentation Optimization is part of a Global Optimization function with departments in Denmark; US and China organized in the “Product and Process Development” area.

In Fermentation Optimization we conduct our optimization as projects and focus on team work. Our results are created in close collaboration with Downstream Optimization, our Development departments and production facilities in Denmark, China, Brazil and USA. 

We typically work on projects of 5-15 months’ duration resulting in significant and value creating process improvements. We thereby contribute directly to the Novozymes’ bottom line. 

Qualifications

• You hold a MSc in chemical engineering or biotechnology, potentially combined with a PhD and/or industrial experience.
• You are a skilled scientist with an analytical and creative mind combined with a lot of personal drive.
• You thrive in an informal and dynamic environment and want to make a difference in your daily work.
• You have a sense of urgency - and can balance the scientific approach in optimization with business understanding.
• Strong networking and team skills since interaction with process operators on shift, laboratory technicians, and scientists located globally is an important part of the job.
• You have a structured approach in your work; you are capable of keeping overview in an environment where changes are an integrated part of the daily work.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• If Danish is not your own language, you are ready to learn Danish.

Challenges
Your main challenge will be to optimize processes based on scientific knowledge, lab investigations and production trials. The optimization efforts must be balanced with business targets, which requires cross functional business understanding. 

You will be participating in and leading different projects following a project model inspired by Six Sigma. 

Rethink tomorrow
Novozymes is the world leader in bioinnovation. Together with customers across a broad array of industries we create tomorrow’s industrial biosolutions, improving our customers' business and the use of our planet's resources. With over 700 products used in 130 countries, Novozymes’ bioinnovations improve industrial performance and safeguard the world’s resources by offering superior and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s ever-changing marketplace.

Contact
Head of Fermentation Optimization Department, Senior Manager, Annika Knøsgaard Mogensen (+45 3077 1624) if you need further information about the job. 
Please apply via the "Søg nu" link. Application deadline: April 30th, 2014 Please attach your master diploma with your CV.

Ref: 50BR
​City: Kalundborg

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