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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.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Technical Service (TS) for HHC JKO is responsible for delivery of optimal support to our customers in the region.

The general requirements for the position are:

Lives out the Novonesis values and represent Novonesis toward customers and other stakeholders on technical and/or project issues Takes initiative for completing tasks and assignments with a positive, “can-do” attitude. Considers problems, processes, and solutions with a LEAN mindset. Adheres to and supports company Safety, Quality, and Environmental systems and policies. Carries out activities responsibly and professionally, fully complying with the company’s policies. Takes responsibility in training of new employees Actively engaged in their own professional development

More specific responsibilities and requirements include below.

Industry

Provide application insight:

Stay abreast of technical development and generate new ideas, papers, and patents
Contribute actively with input for continuous product, tool & service development

Optimizing value of our technical solutions for our customers:

Identify and solve complex technical issues
Initiate plans and coordinate technical activities carried out by Novonesis, customers, or partners
Understand and help to address customer concerns
Participate in customer meetings as coordinated with Account Manager
Support the Industry Group by identifying and qualifying prospects and sales opportunities incl. new applications

Support launch teams:

Provide customer and industry technology insight and support NPD projects as needed
Plan/guide lab work in accordance with the Application Qualification Agreement (AQA)
Participate in test marketing & roll out

Functional

Experimental work:

Conduct/supervise own lab-work to meet customer and project expectations
Manage external testing in collaboration with the responsible TSM/Business Manager
Develop and adapt new methods and procedures based on up-to-date knowledge

Communication:

Represent Novozymes towards customers and other stakeholders on technical and/or project issues
Actively use Salesforce for collaboration within Novonesis and with the customers
Actively reaching out within the global TS and R&D community to take advantage of the global organization as a platform for better solutions.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities

Ph.D., M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in biotechnology, chemistry, or relevant fields
Min 5 yrs of work experience and knowledge in Household care industry with customer oriented focus and technical understanding
Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese and ability to operate well within a network based matrix environment.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally and possesses the physical ability, visual acuity, and motor skills necessary to perform essential functions of the position.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

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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