Quality Assistant, Novonesis - (Fixed term)

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 At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology can help solve some of the world's biggest challenges.

Join our Food & Beverage Applied R&D area and become part of a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, where quality and food safety are at the core of everything we do.

In this role, you will be anchored in the Beverages Applied R&D department but work cross-functionally within the Food & Beverage Applied R&D area that develop and produce food and beverage samples in an R&D setting. You will support teams in translating internal Novonesis requirements, applicable country legislation, and ISO 22000 expectations into practical workflows, documentation, and ways of working that enable certification readiness

The Role & Your Impact

As a Quality Assistant , you will play a key role in supporting ISO 22000 certification readiness across multiple departments within Food & Beverage Applied R&D.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teams in understanding and applying food safety standards and ISO 22000 requirements
• Helping identify, document, and close gaps in current workflows, procedures, and food safety practices
• Developing and updating procedures, records, and other required documentation
• Translating quality and food safety requirements into practical, sustainable ways of working
• Collaborating closely with the Food & Beverage Applied R&D teams, quality coordinators, food safety specialists, and other stakeholders involved in ISO 22000 readiness

This is a hands-on and execution-focused role , where your contribution will directly strengthen our certification readiness and foster ownership of quality and food safety processes across the Food & Beverage Applied R&D departments.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

To thrive in this role, we expect you to have:

• A Master’s degree in Food Technology or similar, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in quality, food safety, or process improvement within the food and beverage industry
• Knowledge of food safety management systems, including:
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Documentation requirements for food safety certification
• Strong ability to interpret internal requirements, applicable food legislation, and food safety standards and translate them into practical solutions
• Solid documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent written and spoken English

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

Experience with ISO 22000 or a similar food safety management system will be considered an advantage, along with prior exposure to R&D, pilot plant, laboratory, manufacturing, or quality assurance environments. We also value candidates who have worked in cross-functional settings, as this role involves collaboration across multiple teams and disciplines within Food & Beverages Applied R&D.

What We Offer

At Novonesis, we offer more than just a job—we offer the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a purpose-driven company working with cutting-edge biological solutions. You will join a collaborative and inclusive environment where knowledge sharing, and teamwork are central to how we succeed. The role provides broad exposure across different product areas and functions within Food & Beverages R&D, along with opportunities for professional development and growth in the field of quality and food safety. We value curiosity and initiative, and you will be encouraged to contribute actively while developing your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

This role is primarily office-based, with work taking place at our locations in Denmark (Lyngby and Hørsholm). We offer flexible working hours, with a preference for being present during core collaboration hours to ensure close alignment with colleagues across teams. The position involves regular interaction with multiple stakeholders, and while collaboration is mainly local to start with, there may be opportunities to engage with global colleagues over time. Travel is expected to be limited.

Please note that this is a fixed-term position with an expected duration of 12 months. Relevant Information

• Application deadline: September 6th, 2026
• Contact information: JESAN@novonesis.com

Due to an immediate business need, we are looking for a candidate who can start on short notice and is preferably already based in Denmark

We will invite for interviews after the application deadline, so you can expect to hear from us soon after this date.

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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