Do you want to rethink your impact, and are you passionate about hands on production work and maintaining a clean production environment? Then you might be our new Fermentation Operator.

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 Fermentation Operator
You will work as a team member on production equipment to make beneficial bacteria that are used in a wide range of applications across the globe to make the world a more sustainable place. Come join us to learn this unique production experience and be a member of a great working culture.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Operating and cleaning production equipment like fermenters, centrifuges, and spray dryer
• Maintaining clean production environment by learning and implementing hygiene and GMP practices
• Using computer skills to communicate, track information, and complete inventory transactions
• Actively caring about workplace safety and being an engaged participant in our safety culture
• Helping facilitate a process of continuous improvement by learning and applying LEAN manufacturing concepts
• Filling out and documenting process paperwork
• Maintaining a positive attitude and sustaining a level of diligence and passion about your work

To succeed you must:

• Hold a valid driver's license
• Have a HS diploma or GED equivalent (higher education - college degree - is heavily preferred, especially in applicable fields such as Biology, Engineering, etc.)
• Be able to walk up and down steps consistently, and work at elevated heights
• Be able to maintain physical mobility (bend, turn, reach, etc. consistently through work shift)
• Be able to lift and manipulate up to 50 lbs. consistently
• Have good computer skills - knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications, email, web based applications, etc.
• Be wiling to work nights and weekends with 12 hour shifts

Location:
This job will be located in Salem, Virginia

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: January 31, 2023

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.

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Want to learn more?
At Novozymes, we invite you to join us in finding biological solutions to the world’s problems. Being a pioneering company, we seek people, who are eager to try new things, motivated by challenge and not afraid to fail but driven to try again. And again. Original thinking happens when we’re given the flexibility to focus and the freedom to fully unfold our individual strengths. This is key to our innovation power and how we have become one of the top patent holders in the biotech industry. Learn more about Novozymes, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novozymes.com.

At Novozymes, we invite you to join us in finding biological solutions to the world’s problems. Being a pioneering company, we seek people, who are eager to try new things, motivated by challenge and not afraid to fail but driven to try again. And again. Original thinking happens when we’re given the flexibility to focus and the freedom to fully unfold our individual strengths. This is key to our innovation power and how we have become one of the top patent holders in the biotech industry. Learn more about Novozymes, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novozymes.com.

10361BR

Salem, VA

USA

Production

midnight Central European Time (CET) / 6pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

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31-Jan-2023