Novonesis
Technology Scientist - Cheddar Dairy Cultures and Enzymes
Novonesis, West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Technology Scientist - Cheddar Dairy Cultures and Enzymes
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Technology Scientist - Cheddar Dairy Cultures and Enzymes
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Novonesis .
Are you ready for a 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 a Technology Scientist Expert – Cheddar Dairy cultures and enzymes.
Welcome to Global Applied Research in Application of Culture and Enzyme solutions within the Cheddar segment in North America. We are searching for a Cheddar Cheese Expert to provide support to our customers in North America. The position is based in the United States.
We develop and support the application of cultures and enzymes for our cheese customers all over the world. Our core competences bring the best ingredient solutions to our cheese customers and assist them with our application expertise.
We have access to modern laboratories and excellent Application Technology Centers for optimizing the correct culture and enzyme solutions for Cheddar production. In addition, we collaborate with colleagues, universities, research institutes and other partners both nationally and internationally to support our customers.
In This Role You’ll Make An Impact By
Expertise for our customers and colleagues on how to best use our cultures and enzymes in cheese technology to reach the desired cheddar quality (composition, ripening and functionality).
Support the training of the sales team and a working partner with our customers.
Troubleshooting and creating solutions for dairy cheese customers.
Planning, executing and documenting trials by designing experiments and statistical data processing.
Hands‑on application competence development activities in the cheese pilot facilities and laboratories in the US and globally.
Prepare and conduct presentations, seminars and training to internal and external customers.
To Succeed You Must Hold
PhD, MS (preferred) or BS with 5+ years of experience working specifically with Cheddar technology and/or ingredients in a pilot and /or production environment.
Demonstrated competence in design and execution of projects.
Experience creating strong relationships built on trust and credibility.
Travelling and being in the field with our customers.
Ambitious, initiative‑taking and able to prioritize tasks and projects, to support our customers across North America.
Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, have multicultural understanding and are proficient in English (second language a plus).
Up to 50% travel may be expected including some international.
Location Hybrid in Milwaukee, WI area preferred, remote for senior level skills.
Application deadline November 14, 2025
Expected salary range $115,000–125,000 or higher for senior level.
Benefits You Will Enjoy
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
Healthcare savings account option.
Employee assistance program.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
All benefits begin on your first day.
EEO Statement 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 dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Learning more Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com.
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Technology Scientist - Cheddar Dairy Cultures and Enzymes
role at
Novonesis .
Are you ready for a 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 a Technology Scientist Expert – Cheddar Dairy cultures and enzymes.
Welcome to Global Applied Research in Application of Culture and Enzyme solutions within the Cheddar segment in North America. We are searching for a Cheddar Cheese Expert to provide support to our customers in North America. The position is based in the United States.
We develop and support the application of cultures and enzymes for our cheese customers all over the world. Our core competences bring the best ingredient solutions to our cheese customers and assist them with our application expertise.
We have access to modern laboratories and excellent Application Technology Centers for optimizing the correct culture and enzyme solutions for Cheddar production. In addition, we collaborate with colleagues, universities, research institutes and other partners both nationally and internationally to support our customers.
In This Role You’ll Make An Impact By
Expertise for our customers and colleagues on how to best use our cultures and enzymes in cheese technology to reach the desired cheddar quality (composition, ripening and functionality).
Support the training of the sales team and a working partner with our customers.
Troubleshooting and creating solutions for dairy cheese customers.
Planning, executing and documenting trials by designing experiments and statistical data processing.
Hands‑on application competence development activities in the cheese pilot facilities and laboratories in the US and globally.
Prepare and conduct presentations, seminars and training to internal and external customers.
To Succeed You Must Hold
PhD, MS (preferred) or BS with 5+ years of experience working specifically with Cheddar technology and/or ingredients in a pilot and /or production environment.
Demonstrated competence in design and execution of projects.
Experience creating strong relationships built on trust and credibility.
Travelling and being in the field with our customers.
Ambitious, initiative‑taking and able to prioritize tasks and projects, to support our customers across North America.
Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, have multicultural understanding and are proficient in English (second language a plus).
Up to 50% travel may be expected including some international.
Location Hybrid in Milwaukee, WI area preferred, remote for senior level skills.
Application deadline November 14, 2025
Expected salary range $115,000–125,000 or higher for senior level.
Benefits You Will Enjoy
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
Healthcare savings account option.
Employee assistance program.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
All benefits begin on your first day.
EEO Statement 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 dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Learning more Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com.
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