Applications Specialist - Fresh Dairy

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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.

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Join us as our new Application Specialist-Product Development

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Application Specialist to join our Fresh Dairy Applied R&D team. A successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments, the design and development of Fresh Dairy application samples, creation of prototypes in our pilot facility and customer application support. This role requires a strong background in dairy technology, food science, or a related field, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Welcome to the Fresh Dairy Application Team

Join our dynamic Fresh Dairy Application Team, a crucial part of our Food & Beverage Biosolutions business unit. Located in the North American Regional Application Center in Milwaukee, WI, we are a local team of 7 that is part of the greater global Fresh Dairy Applied R&D organization of over 65 anchored in Denmark, France, USA and China. Our mission is to provide technical support to our customers, driving new product development and advancing technical competencies. We work daily with the North American sales team to address customer requests and to support global initiatives related to the use and development of enzymatic and biological solutions within the Novenesis portfolio.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Driving Fresh Dairy (yogurts, sour cream, cream cheese, etc) product development projects for internal and external partners.
• Actively participating in the design, preparation and creation of Fresh Dairy prototypes in a pilot lab setting under the supervision of the Applications Lab Manager
• Providing technical support and expertise to customers and account managers incorporating enzyme and/or culture solutions
• Collaborating with stakeholders globally
• Performing analysis of fresh dairy products including, but not limited to rheology, enumeration of micro-organisms, texture, microscopic inspection and titratable acidity
• Participating in the ISO and HACCP programs for the Pilot Lab ensuring compliance of the programs.
• Maintaining and organizing data, lab requisitions and files in the applicable databases.
• Preparing technical documents, technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development of technical literature and marketing materials.
• Maintaining good laboratory practices, performs general laboratory housekeeping and consumables inventory management.
• Participating in competency development projects

To succeed you must hold:

• 3+ years of experience in food science, dairy technology, or related field
• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Dairy, Microbiology or Food Science or Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or related field with additional experience
• Ability to read, write and speak English is a requirement of this position
• Proven experience in a laboratory setting within the dairy or food industry
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and customers
• Proficient in Microsoft suite. Laboratory software a plus (Benchling, JMP)
• Experience developing Fresh Dairy products (yogurts, cream cheese, spreadable products, sour cream, etc)
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in the food industry (Standard of Identity, ISO 22000, HAACP, etc)
• Prior experience in customer support or technical service roles within the dairy industry

Application Deadline: 7/25/25

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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