Scientist or Senior Scientist
Franklinton, NC 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description

Are you ready fora 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.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

  • Providing North American marketplace technical leadership for improving the total product offerings of plant based ingredients, plant based meat analog products, and plant based dairy alternative products.

  • Implementing enzymatic technology in customers' products and processes

  • Quickly identifying solutions for troubleshooting customer formulation and processing challenges

  • Optimizing texture and taste profiles of plant based meat and dairy alternative formulations and processes, validating the work through benchtop and pilot scale trials at comanufacturers or partners.

  • Sharing key learnings on enzyme applications in plant based ingredient production and plant based foods through webinars and professional society seminars and trade shows, as well as during customer visits.

  • Being a key resource and partner to sales, marketing, market/consumer insights and technical teams, exhibiting outstanding collaboration skills.


Potentially relevant experience:

  • Minimum BS degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with at least 6 years of experience researching food materials -or- MS degree + 2 years experience -or- Ph.D. Job title will be Scientist or Senior Scientist.

  • Interest in working towards commercial goals within a science-oriented organization

  • Experience with plant-based food and ingredient applications and familiarity with opportunity areas

  • Experience in experimental science, including food science, food processing, chemical analysis, and statistics/data analysis proven by your ability to problem solve and offer innovative and viable solutions.

  • Experience working in laboratory, pilot scale and manufacturing plant environments, as well as being productive in meeting and desktop environments.

  • Demonstrated skills in building customer relationships and serving customer technical service needs in collaboration with sales account managers.

  • Excellence in presenting technical findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

Application deadline: June 6, 2024


Expected salary range: $90,000 - $115,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

* 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!

* Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

* Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

* Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

* Employee assistance program

* Parental leave

* Tuition reimbursement

* All benefits begin on your first day!

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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