Rethink your impact
Are you passionate about bioenergy? Then you might be our new Research Associate.

What if you could work for a cause, not just a company?
Novozymes is the global market leader in biological solutions. We help build better lives. Together with our customers, partners and the global community, we use our innovative thinking and passion for science to boost industries and make everyday products more sustainable for the good of the planet. As the world’s leading provider of industrial enzymes and microorganisms, our bio-innovation enables higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many, many other biological solutions that the world can benefit from today and in the future. We call it Rethink Tomorrow.

Join us as our new Research Associate
We are looking for an experienced and personable candidate to join our team. You will work with our Biofuels Technical Service team to support customers at ethanol plants across the US by providing outstanding analytical laboratory services from our office in the Midwest.

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 Novozymes Biofuels 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.
• Independently able to carry out laboratory work and use relevant data analysis methods to interpret and summarize results. Utilize verbal, written and visual communication skills and tools to lead the discussion and review of experiments with senior team members.
• Understand the industry application of the work being performed and familiar with industry strategies. Guided by senior team members, interact with customers to provide technical support and analysis. In addition, you should have a general business understanding of how the results will impact Novozymes and our customers.
• Assume role as local equipment super user and validate lab methods to ensure reliable results.

To succeed you must hold:

• A High School diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience in the ethanol or agricultural industry.

OR

• An Associate’s degree in a scientific field such as Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry with 4 years relevant experience in the ethanol or agricultural industry.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field such as Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Biochemistry.
• An ideal candidate will have significant analytical laboratory knowledge.

In addition to the above required level of academic and experience levels the following are required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet goals.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Demonstrated success in attention to detail, collaboration, time management, and displaying the needed sense of urgency.
• Possesses the physical ability, visual acuity, and motor skills necessary to perform essential functions of the position, including operating in laboratory and industrial environments. Is able to bend, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and perform basic (small) equipment maintenance.
• Organizational and computer skills are required, including general use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10%).

Location:

• This position will be based out of our lab in Ames, Iowa.

Are you passionate about making a sustainable impact, and do you see yourself in this position? Then unlock your passion and apply today!

Application deadline: September 4th, 2023

Expected salary range: $51,000 - $65,000

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!

At Novozymes 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.

Novozymes 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.

Want to learn more?
Did you know that every year our products help cut global CO2 emissions by around 90 million tons? Learn more about Novozymes, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novozymes.com.

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