Sensory Scientist, Food & Beverage Biosolutions, Lyngby - Novonesis

Novonesis; Lyngby; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis invites a Sensory Scientist to turn project needs into robust sensory studies and insights. You will combine hands-on sensory science with capability building, supporting teams across regions to establish fit-for-purpose sensory practices and develop local competencies.

Your work will support new product development, launches, customer projects, and commercial activities across Food & Beverage Biosolutions.

Qualifications

• Requires MSc or PhD in sensory science, food science, consumer science or related field.
• This role needs several years of practical experience designing and conducting sensory studies.
• Experience working with trained sensory panels, including training and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of sensory methodologies, experimental design and data analysis.
• Ability to translate scientific results into clear recommendations for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate project and customer needs into fit-for-purpose sensory study designs.
• Plan and conduct sensory evaluations using trained panels, including descriptive, discriminative, and fast methods.
• Analyze sensory data, assess data quality and panel performance, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Support regional colleagues in building sustainable sensory capabilities and applying consistent sensory practices.
• Develop and deliver sensory training, practical guidance, methods, and supporting materials for regional and global teams.
• Contribute sensory expertise to new product development, launches, customer engagements, market and competitor mapping, best practices, digital tools, and data management.

Skills

Sensory science MSc/PhD

Sensory study design

Trained sensory panels

English proficiency

Food industry experience

Education

MSc or PhD in sensory/food/consumer science

Tools

EyeQuestion

EyeOpenR

R

JMP

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you passionate about using sensory science to turn product experiences into insights that make a difference?

Join our Food & Beverage sensory team in Food & Protein Applied R&D in Lyngby, where you will help strengthen sensory capabilities across Novonesis Food & Beverage Biosolutions.

Working in a team of sensory scientists and a sensory technician, you will collaborate closely with application scientists, technical service, commercial teams, marketing, consumer insights, and sensory colleagues globally.

We value scientific quality, curiosity, collaboration, openness, and practical solutions that create value for our customers.

The role & your impact

As our Sensory Scientist, you will play a central role in turning project and customer needs into robust sensory studies and actionable insights. You will combine hands-on sensory science with capability building, supporting colleagues across regions in establishing fit-for-purpose sensory practices and developing local competencies.

Your work will support new product development, launches, customer projects, and commercial activities across Food & Beverage Biosolutions.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Translate project and customer needs into fit-for-purpose sensory study designs.
• Plan and conduct sensory evaluations using trained panels, including descriptive, discriminative, and fast methods.
• Analyze sensory data, assess data quality and panel performance, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Support regional colleagues in building sustainable sensory capabilities and applying consistent sensory practices.
• Develop and deliver sensory training, practical guidance, methods, and supporting materials for regional and global teams.
• Contribute sensory expertise to new product development, launches, customer engagements, market and competitor mapping, best practices, digital tools, and data management.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

We are looking for someone who brings:

• An MSc or PhD in sensory science, food science, consumer science, or a related field.
• Several years of practical experience designing and conducting sensory studies, preferably in a food industry setting.
• Experience working with trained sensory panels, including training, calibration, and performance monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of sensory methodologies, experimental design, and data analysis.
• The ability to translate scientific results into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders and facilitate discussions about sensory results with colleagues and customers.
• Strong written and spoken English.

You are scientifically rigorous, analytical, curious, and well organized. You enjoy hands-on sensory work and are comfortable turning open questions into structured studies and practical recommendations.

You are also people-oriented and enjoy training, presenting, and engaging with colleagues across cultures and geographies. You involve others, listen to understand their needs, and build constructive relationships across different perspectives.

Additional skills & interests we value

It would be an advantage if you bring:

• Experience with EyeQuestion or similar sensory software.
• Experience with statistical tools such as EyeOpenR, R, or JMP.
• Experience from the food, beverage, ingredients, or consumer-goods industry.

What we offer you

You will become part of a collaborative sensory team where scientific quality, curiosity, openness, and practical problem-solving are valued.

The role gives you the opportunity to combine hands-on sensory science with broader capability building, collaborating with colleagues across functions and geographies while contributing to sensory practices, training, and insights across Food & Beverage Biosolutions.

Working conditions

The position is based in Lyngby and includes hands-on panel and laboratory activities. Some travel will be required for customer engagements, training, and collaboration with regional teams.

Some hybrid working may be possible when compatible with project and panel needs.

Application deadline

November 9 2026

Contact Information

For questions about the position, please contact Hanna Lilbæk, Senior Department Manager, at [e-mail].

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.

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