Research Scientist for R&D Organic Chemistry, 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 research scientist
Are you an enthusiastic and skilled organic chemist looking to make a significant impact? Join our organic chemistry team! You will be the second scientist in our team, working alongside two dedicated laboratory technicians. Based in the Department of Enzymology, Substrates & Assays, you will support Novonesis’ R&D projects with in-house syntheses, analytical tasks, purifications, and provide expert consultation on organic chemistry.

Expect to dive into a variety of exciting tasks including, but not limited to, the synthesis of small molecules used in enzymatic assays, the design of new non-conventional assays, bioconjugation and immobilization, fractionation and characterization of natural substrates, the studying of enzyme-substrate interactions, and generally contribute to our research projects with molecular understanding from an organic chemistry perspective where your contributions will bring valuable molecular insights to our research projects. As part of a small agile team, the ideal candidate will be motivated to take on tasks within all mentioned fields and you will have the opportunity to grow your expertise across multiple fields.

Welcome to Enzymology, Substrates & Assays
The department consists of 24 scientists and technicians located in our Innovation Campus in Lyngby. The department has a strong science focus and builds on values characterized by passion, experience, and professionalism. We are organized into specialized teams being an enzymology team, an assay team, and the organic chemistry team. Further, we also work in cross-departmental teams in an agile setup where we use our different competences to drive and support innovation projects. We contribute to new product development by generating and sharing innovative ideas, building application relevant screening assays, understanding complex substrate/enzymes interactions and through in-depth knowledge help guide enzyme candidate selection in projects. By covering a wide range of industries, this position enables you to contribute to the development of sustainable products for diverse applications such as food, dairy, baking, human health, bioenergy, and household care.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Working on parallel research projects by being part of a project team with chemists and laboratory technicians across departments and countries. It is expected that you thrive on managing several tasks at the same time
• Exploring and developing new technologies in-house or via external collaborations, where your collaborative mindset and learning capability are crucial
• Being a strong team player who can independently plan and execute analyses in the laboratory
• Identifying areas where your skillset can have an impact in the niche area of organic chemistry at Novonesis, build a network and initiate collaborations

To succeed you must have:

• A PhD in organic chemistry or a Master’s degree with equivalent work experience
• Strong scientific background with critical thinking skills and ability to formulate ideas for experiments from diverse data/knowledge inputs and application/business relevant project needs
• A “go do it” attitude, translating to hands-on laboratory work, independently and together with lab technicians
• Strong communication skills, an open-minded and positive attitude, and a desire to achieve results together with others

Additional we expect you to be a team player and to be fluent in English as you will work closely with colleagues of many different nationalities.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Knowledge and working experience with enzymes and assays
• Hands-on experience with running and maintaining analytical instruments, including NMR, LC-MS, and GC

Are you our next colleague in our team? Become a part of Novonesis and unfold your potential with us.

Place:
Novonesis Innovation Campus

Biologiens Vej 2

2800 Kongens Lyngby, Greater Copenhagen

Danmark

Do you have a passion for sustainable solutions, and can you see yourself in this position? So, follow your passion and apply today!

Application deadline: 24 February 2025.

Contact information: For more information, please contact Senior Department Manager Søren Flensted Lassen ([email protected]) or Science Manager Jesper Brask ([email protected] ).

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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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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Location: Lyngby