Technical Service Scientist

Are you ready fora 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 newest Technical Service, Scientist!

We are looking for an experienced and personable candidate to join our Bioenergy Technical Service team. You will work with our customers at ethanol plants across the US to learn their processes, understand their challenges, and deliver products and services from Novonesis' wide portfolio.

Welcome to Bioenergy

The US ethanol industry is an exciting and dynamic place to work, and we are looking for motivated individuals to implement our market-leading products and services. This will require strong collaboration both with the ethanol producers and the Novonesis Bioenergy team.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• You should be a strong logical thinker with the ability to solve complex technical problems and communicate in an understandable and convincing manner.

• In addition, you should have a business understanding of how the science will impact economic factors for Novonesis and our customers. In this dynamic and evolving industry, you will need to be able to adapt to exciting and ever-changing information and technology.

To succeed you must hold:

• Minimum of a BS degree in a scientific field such as Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the Ethanol industry or Agricultural industry.

• Solid science background, including engineering, data analysis and fermentation. An ideal candidate will have both process experience in the ethanol or corn milling industry and experience working in a technical service or technical sales role.

• Ability to travel approximately 50%.

• The job level can potentially be adjusted to accommodate applicants with significantly more experience.

Location: This position will be based out of a home office in the Midwest to best serve our customers in the US corn belt.

Application deadline: January 30, 2026

Expected salary range: $81,000-$126,000

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!

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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