Industry Technology Specialist

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we lead the way in industrial innovation by harnessing decades of expertise and our unique biosolutions toolbox to drive sustainable change across industrial plants in Europe every day.

We are now looking for an Industry Technology Specialist (ITS) to join our Industrials Technical Service team in Europe, based at our newly built Innovation Campus in Lyngby. In this role, you will work at the forefront of enzyme technology, supporting the transformation of the European vegetable oil and biodiesel industry toward more efficient and sustainable solutions.

You will become part of a collaborative and highly skilled team of 12 industry specialists who work closely with Sales and Marketing to turn cutting‑edge biotechnology into real customer impact.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Industry Technology Specialist, you will play a key role in implementing new and established enzyme technologies across customer plants in Europe. The role is hands‑on and customer‑facing, combining technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating directly with customers to understand their processes and technical challenges
• Supporting the implementation of enzyme solutions that reduce cost, energy consumption, and environmental impact
• Delivering world‑class technical service in close cooperation with ITS colleagues and Account Managers
• Translating technical data and insights into clear, customer‑relevant value propositions
• Sharing industry insights internally and contributing to continuous improvement across the team
• Providing technical training to customers and internal stakeholders

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

To thrive in this role, you bring a strong technical foundation combined with a genuine interest in customer engagement.

Must‑haves:

• A university degree (M.Sc.) in vegetable oil technology, process engineering, biotechnology, or similar
• Strong scientific and technical understanding relevant to oils and fats processing
• Ability to translate complex technical insights into customer‑relevant value
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with both customers and internal stakeholders
• A strong desire to work closely with customers and visit production plants
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Europe

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

While not required, the following will be considered strong assets:

• Experience operating or managing biodiesel or vegetable oil plants
• Hands‑on experience with enzyme applications within oils and fats processing
• Additional language skills such as German or Spanish
• A natural flair for delivering technical training and presentations

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you will join a purpose‑driven organization where your work directly contributes to more sustainable industrial solutions. You will become part of a strong professional community of experienced industry specialists and work in a collaborative environment with close interaction across functions. The role offers meaningful impact at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and customer collaboration, along with opportunities to deepen your expertise in novel biotechnologies and expand your professional network across the European industrial landscape.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

This role is based at our Innovation Campus in Lyngby and involves close collaboration with colleagues across Europe.

You should expect:

• A customer‑facing role with frequent travel within Europe
• Close cooperation with Sales, Marketing, and fellow ITS colleagues
• A mix of office‑based work, customer visits, and on‑site technical support

Relevant Information

Application deadline: 19th of May 2026

Contact: Kasper Tingsted - Head of Industrial ITS, Planetary Health, Europe - kakl@novonesis.com

We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously

during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.

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

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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