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Industry Technology Specialist - BioEnergy and Grain Processing

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Industry Technology Specialist – Bioenergy & Grain Processing

Middle East & Africa

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we work with biology to drive sustainable solutions that create real impact. In our Bioenergy & Grain Processing business, we partner closely with customers to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and unlock value through innovation.
We are now looking for an Industry Technology Specialist – BioEnergy & Grain Processing to support customers across the Middle East & Africa region with deep technical expertise and hands-on problem solving.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Industry Technology Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our customers achieve optimal performance from Novonesis solutions. Acting as a trusted technical partner, you will support product adoption, lead field trials, and drive innovation-led improvements in grain processing, distilling, and bioenergy applications.
Your work will directly contribute to customer success, commercial growth, and the advancement of sustainable bio-based solutions in the region.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

  • A degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree is an advantage)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience within grain processing, distilling, ethanol, or bioenergy environments
  • Strong technical knowledge of fermentation, enzymatic processes, milling, and/or biofuel applications
  • Proven experience in leading field trials, troubleshooting process challenges, and analyzing technical data
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the Middle East & Africa region
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project execution capabilities

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

  • Experience working directly with customers in technical service or application roles
  • Confidence delivering technical training, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and R&D teams
  • Curiosity for innovation, process optimization, and emerging industry technologies
  • Comfort working in cross-cultural and geographically diverse environments

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge biological solutions in a purpose-driven company
  • A high-impact, customer-facing role with strong visibility across the region
  • Collaboration with experienced global experts in application, R&D, and commercial teams
  • Continuous learning and professional development in a fast-evolving industry
  • A culture built on trust, inclusion, and scientific excellence

Relevant Information

This role involves extensive regional travel across the Middle East & Africa.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
TA partner contact details: mohv@novonesis.com

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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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

About Novonesis

Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.

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Job Details
LocationJohannesburg
Work typeOnsite
SeniorityMid
CountrySouth Africa
About the company
Novonesis
Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
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