Administrative Support, Fermentation (Part-time), Novonesis, Avedøre

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At our Avedøre site, we produce lactic acid bacteria for the dairy and human health industries and operate the largest culture plant in the world. With advanced technology and a dedicated team of skilled colleagues, the Fermentation Department plays a critical role in delivering high-quality cultures to customers around the world.

To support our growing activities and increasing documentation requirements, we are looking for a structured and reliable Administrative Support colleague to join our Process & Technology (P&T) team in Fermentation. This position could be well suited to a student who is currently pursuing a degree in life sciences, biotechnology, food science, microbiology, or a related field and is looking to gain practical experience alongside their studies.

The Role & Your Impact

In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Fermentation Department, helping ensure that documentation, records, and training materials are maintained accurately and in accordance with internal requirements.

As part of the P&T team, you will work closely with specialists and colleagues across the department, supporting daily administrative activities and helping maintain the records and materials required for efficient operations and compliance.

In this position, you will:

• Update and maintain production journals, records, and quality KPI documentation in relevant systems according to established procedures.
• Support the creation, updating, and periodic review of training materials and departmental documentation in collaboration with specialists and subject matter experts.
• Prepare and ship samples to internal departments, ensuring correct labeling, documentation, and traceability.
• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly KPI boards to support performance reporting and visual management within the department.
• Support the collection and preparation of documentation required for audits and inspections.
• Assist with general administrative and office-related tasks that support the Fermentation Department.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

To succeed in this role, you should be structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with documentation and routine administrative tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

We expect you to have:

• A high school education or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Good organizational skills and a structured approach to work.
• The ability to handle routine administrative tasks while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Fluency in both Danish and English.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

It would be an advantage if you:

• Are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, food science, or a related field.
• Have previous experience with administrative or office-related work.
• Have an interest in life sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, or industrial production.

You may be early in your professional career or currently studying in a relevant scientific field and looking to gain experience in an industrial production environment. No prior technical knowledge is required for the role.

What We Offer

You will become part of a collaborative and supportive team at one of the world’s largest fermentation facilities. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in an industrial production environment while working closely with experienced specialists and colleagues across the Fermentation Department. Your work will help ensure that training records, documentation, and administrative processes are maintained efficiently, enabling the department to focus on delivering robust and reliable production in support of Novonesis’ purpose of bettering our world with biology.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• The position is part-time, with 15–20 working hours per week.
• The role is based on-site in Avedøre.
• As we operate 24/7, working hours are flexible and can be distributed across the week in agreement with the manager and team.

Application deadline: 30 November 2026.

Contact: For more information, please contact Manos Chantzis at MANCH@novonesis.com.

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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