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We are looking for a skilled and dedicated technician to help develop protein and enzyme recovery processes in a dynamic and international pilot-plant environment.
You will join a department of approximately 45 technicians, laboratory assistants, and scientists working at pilot scale (0.2–2500 L) with process development and scale-up for Novonesis production sites around the world.
You will become an important part of a team of 14 technicians working on downstream process development at pilot scale. We value an informal tone, a constructive mindset, and strong collaboration. We focus on professional development on the job while also supporting personal development in areas such as problem-solving, quality work, and technology development.
The Role & Your Impact
As a Technician in Recovery Pilot Plant Operations, you play a key role in turning scientific ideas into robust recovery processes.
Through safe and well-documented execution of downstream pilot runs, you help generate high-quality data that supports scale-up and implementation across Novonesis’ global production sites.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Education as a Procesteknolog, Levnedsmiddeltekniker, or similar relevant experience (MSc degree is not eligible for this job type)
Interest in and understanding of process development and downstream unit operations, preferably within recovery of enzymes or other biomolecules
Strong quality mindset and understanding of the importance of documenting all experimental work
Fluency in Danish (reading, writing, and speaking) and ability to communicate in English
Basic knowledge of MS Office and ability to learn and use IT systems
The following "Soft Skills" are Important in order to Succeed in this Role
Being a team player with good collaboration skills
Being a positive colleague who can communicate constructively with your team
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
Hands-on experience from pilot-plant or similar operational environments
Experience with troubleshooting and equipment or utilities maintenance
Curiosity and motivation to contribute to continuous improvement
Willingness to support colleagues across tasks and departments
What We Offer
A role with exciting challenges in downstream process development and scale-up
A collaborative team with an informal tone and constructive mindset
On-the-job professional development and skills growth
A workplace where your contribution supports global biosolutions
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
Shift work in a 4-week cycle: 3 weeks of day shifts, 1 week of evening shifts, and one weekend of daytime work
On-site position with no possibility of remote work; flexibility is required to ensure daily operations
Physical work including weekly lifting of equipment and up to 15 kg jerricans with product
Factory setting where noise may occur when equipment is running
Planned shutdowns: 3-week summer shutdown and closure around Christmas and New Year
Relevant Information
Application deadline: 6 May 2026
Contact: Mafalda Dias Gomes, Manager RPP Operations, Email: [email protected], Phone: +45 30 77 12 77
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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