Senior Dairy Enzyme Innovation Specialist

6 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Chr. Hansen Holding AS Full time

Company Overview

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S is a leading biosolutions company that has been driving innovation in the dairy industry for over a century. Our mission is to empower businesses and consumers with healthy and sustainable solutions, enabling them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We operate through two business areas: Cultures & Enzymes and Health & Nutrition. Within these areas, we develop and market unique ingredients and products that improve taste, texture, and shelf life of food, beverages, and animal feed. Our portfolio includes cultures, enzymes, probiotics, natural colors, nutraceuticals, health-promoting yeasts and fermentation-based solutions.

We are headquartered in Denmark, but our global presence spans 15 countries across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Our strong local networks enable us to provide personalized support and tailored solutions to customers worldwide.

Job Description

The Senior Application Scientist will play a pivotal role in developing innovative enzyme-based biosolutions for non-fermented dairy products. This involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, and Sales, to identify customer needs and develop product concepts that meet their requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of dairy enzyme and milk protein functionality, as well as experience with non-fermented milk products processes and application of enzymes. They will be responsible for leading or contributing to projects, participating in strategic customer accounts, creating technical roadmaps, expanding knowledge of enzymes, overseeing application trials, and staying updated on non-fermented dairy trends and processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • PhD or MSc degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in enzyme application and/or product development, preferably within the non-fermented dairy industry and related manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, manage time and priorities, and balance technical and commercial needs.
  • Innovative and solution-oriented mindset, flexible, and comfortable engaging with customers.
  • Curious and enjoy generating science-based insights and crosslinking biological research with application know-how.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Our inclusive workplace fosters collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among colleagues from diverse backgrounds.



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