Production Specialist

Interested in a career that matters? Join us as our new Production Specialist. The Process & Technology department of Novonesis is a group of scientists and engineers cultivating bacteria to advance the company ideals of Exploration, Impact, Ownership, and Care as we better our world with biology! In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Liaising between Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Planning, and global functions to efficiently make and release compliant, quality product
• Managing and improving new and existing bacterial cultures, formulations, technology, and production processes using tools like systematic problem-solving
• Supporting the validation of processes and equipment including writing protocols, executing testing, and completing reports

To succeed you must hold:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, such as a microbiology, food science, or engineering, and one to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment (food or biotech preferred)
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Basic understanding of process flow diagrams, automation interfaces, and technical literature
• Basic knowledge of microbiology and product application to disposition products from test results
• Basic knowledge in production systems (e.g., SAP, LIMS, Business Objects/Informatics, etc.)
• Experience with project management, systematic problem solving, or LEAN/Six Sigma principles a plus

Location:

West Allis, WI
Final date to receive applications: 3/27/26

Expected salary range: $85,000-$105,000
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

Our purpose guides 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.

If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone:
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings. If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at Novonesis