Senior Application Scientist - Meat & Prepared Food

## Senior Application Scientist - Meat & Prepared Food Apply remote type:
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West Allis, Milwaukee time type:
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June 13, 2026 (29 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR111703
** Interested in a career that matters?
** At Novonesis, we develop innovative biosolutions that help the food industry produce safe, high‐quality and sustainable products.  Our Applied R&D Meat & Prepared Food (M&PF) department is looking for a committed and skilled Senior Application Scientist with a strong passion for food, fermentation and microbiology.  In this role, you will work at the interface between customers, sales, production, and global R&D, translating science into practical solutions that create real value.

You will collaborate closely with local sales teams and production & process management, as well as Applied R&D colleagues mainly based in Europe, to deliver Novonesis solutions and provide dedicated field technical service.
** The Role & Your Impact
** This is a highly applied, customer‐facing scientific role with a strong focus on innovation and technical partnership. You will play a key role in supporting growth within the meat and prepared food segment by delivering robust, science‐based solutions to customers.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading and supporting application and innovation projects from experimental design through trials, data interpretation and stakeholder communication.
* Driving a strong new product development (NPD) pipeline by developing innovative, customer‐driven application concepts.
* Acting as a trusted technical partner for customers, translating needs into value‐adding solutions and business opportunities.
* Supporting local sales teams during plant and field trials as well as strategic customer engagements.
* Contributing to knowledge sharing and capability building through customer innovation days, trainings and internal knowledge exchange.
* Performing analyses and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory setups and processes.
** What You’ll Need to Be Successful
** To succeed in this role, you bring a strong scientific foundation combined with hands‐on industrial experience and a pronounced customer mindset.

Must‐have qualifications and experience:
* MSc or PhD in Food Microbiology (preferred), Food Science, or a closely related scientific discipline.
* More than 10 years of experience within the meat and/or food industry, from production, applied R&D, or technical services.
* Strong hands‐on experimental experience, including plant or factory trials, challenge tests, fermentation work and microbiological analyses.
* Proven ability to translate scientific results into practical, industrial solutions, with a very strong applied and customer‐centric mindset.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
German language skills are a strong advantage.
* Ability to engage confidently with multiple stakeholders, including customers, academics, food authorities and internal teams across cultures.
* A curious, self‐driven mindset and strong collaboration skills.
** Additional Skills & Interests We Value
** While not required, the following experience would be considered an advantage:
* Bioinformatics skills.
* Experience working in international or cross‐regional R&D environments.
* Prior exposure to regulatory or food authority interactions related to meat or fermented food products.
** What We Offer
** At Novonesis, you will be part of a purpose‐driven organization where science, collaboration and innovation go hand in hand.

We offer:
* The opportunity to work with leading biosolutions in a highly applied and customer‐focused role.
* Close collaboration with global experts across R&D, sales and operations.
* Strong focus on professional development, learning and knowledge sharing.
* A collaborative, inclusive culture where your expertise and ideas make a real impact.
** Ways of Working / Working Conditions
** This role is based in Milwaukee, USA, with close collaboration across Europe and the US.  The position includes up to 30% travel to customer sites, production facilities and internal stakeholders…