Student Assistant, Product Innovation

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Food Production

In short

Arla seeks a Student Assistant for their Product Innovation team in Skejby, Aarhus. The role involves assisting product developers with tasks such as sample preparation, data analysis, and administrative duties. This is a temporary, on-site position requiring approximately 10-15 hours per week and a genuine interest in food science.

Responsibilities

Assist with packaging of samples for global shipment.
Prepare samples for consumer studies, tastings, and sensory assessments.
Assist teams in application testing of products.
Document application testing results.
Digitalize documents by scanning them for the database and transcribing handwritten notes.
Conduct desk research and data analysis on competitors and ingredients.
Participate in weekly clean-up of kitchens.
Assist with and participate in events, including ordering products and coordinating with stakeholders.
Provide support for ad hoc tasks.

Requirements

Currently studying a relevant education within the food area.
Genuine interest in food science.
Ability to work in person from the office in Skejby.
Proactive with a "can do" attitude.
Willingness to share tasks with the team of student assistants.
Strong communication skills, fluent in English (verbally and written).
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Detail-oriented and proactive.
Willingness to learn.
Will be studying for at least 2 more years (expected graduation date should be indicated on CV).
Able to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, considering studies.

Desired Qualifications

Passion for product innovation and dairy.

Benefits

Join the Arla Futures Community for networking, knowledge sharing, and personal development.
Connect with like-minded individuals and gain insights from experienced professionals.
Participate in exciting events.
Grow personally and professionally.

Skills

MS Office

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About Arla

We are more than 23,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,624 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production. We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and…

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