What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist position at Novonesis?
Are you ready for a 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.
Join us as our new Scientist/ Sr. Scientist, Formulations - Development and Optimization of Microbes, RTP
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will drive downstream processing technology, contribute to cutting edge research and make an impact through delivering new products. These products deliver new, innovative solutions to old problems, using biotechnology to help with fundamental/ urgent issues that impact now and the future.
Welcome to Microbial Formulation Development
You’ll be part of a dynamic team of scientists and research associates located in Research Triangle Park, NC. You’ll work within the internal formulation development team, collaborating with groups across our R&D and production organizations, to develop formulation processes for both existing and novel microbe-based products (i.e. bacteria, fungi and yeast).
In This Role You’ll Make An Impact By
This job will be located in the RTP area in North Carolina.
Application deadline: March 31, 2025
Expected salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
Benefits you will enjoy:
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.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.
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.
Join us as our new Scientist/ Sr. Scientist, Formulations - Development and Optimization of Microbes, RTP
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will drive downstream processing technology, contribute to cutting edge research and make an impact through delivering new products. These products deliver new, innovative solutions to old problems, using biotechnology to help with fundamental/ urgent issues that impact now and the future.
Welcome to Microbial Formulation Development
You’ll be part of a dynamic team of scientists and research associates located in Research Triangle Park, NC. You’ll work within the internal formulation development team, collaborating with groups across our R&D and production organizations, to develop formulation processes for both existing and novel microbe-based products (i.e. bacteria, fungi and yeast).
In This Role You’ll Make An Impact By
- Bringing your passion and applying your knowledge on downstream processing for microbial products, with a focus on industrial drying techniques including spray drying, fluid bed drying and freeze drying.
- Driving change and innovation in downstream processing methods to improve efficiency, scalability and product quality, supporting new product scale-up, process implementation and optimization at industrial scale.
- Leading projects through the development phase as part of a cross-functional team.
- Providing technical expertise related to formulations and drying unit operations for commercial production
- Working with a team of research assistants, associates and scientists to optimize and develop scalable formulation processes for microbe-based products.
- Proven experience in downstream processing, particularly in industrial drying techniques.
- Ph.D degree with 5 years relevant experience (or Master’s with 10 years of relevant experience) in a related field, e.g. Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field.
- Ability to drive change and lead process improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
This job will be located in the RTP area in North Carolina.
Application deadline: March 31, 2025
Expected salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
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
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.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
