Food advisor with experience in food labeling and risk assessment – 6-month temporary position

At Eurofins Steins Laboratory A/S we help companies in the feed and food sectors to quality assure and control their raw materials, products and processes. We offer the market's widest product range, combined with high expertise in chemical, microbiological and specialized analyses.

In the Advisory Department we work with professional sparring, support and advice to our customers as well as to our own laboratories and the sales organization. Our core services include preparation and verification of food labeling in accordance with applicable legislation and assessment of whether the content of foods complies with declarations and relevant rules. In addition we advise on, among other things, shelf-life determination, self-monitoring, HACCP, analysis planning and interpretation of analysis results.

Job description

We are looking for a foods advisor who will join our advisory team and contribute to high professional quality and professional customer dialogue.

In the position you will work with food labeling and assessment of analysis results in relation to applicable European and national food legislation, furthermore with areas within food safety such as risk assessment, shelf-life determination and compliance. You will have close contact with our customers and function as a professional sparring partner both by phone and via email.

Your main tasks will include

• Advice on food labeling in accordance with applicable legislation
• Risk assessment, analysis planning and shelf-life determination
• Assessment and interpretation of analysis results
• Customer contact and professional advice via telephone and email
• Creation, maintenance and management of documentation
• Registration and follow-up on samples and tasks
• Cross-functional collaboration with customer service, laboratories and other partners

Qualifications

Professional qualifications

• Master's degree in natural sciences, e.g. Molecular Nutrition & Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Dairy Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience within food labeling and food safety
• Very strong language skills in Danish and English – both written and spoken
• Solid understanding of and experience with interpretation of food legislation
• Affinity for IT and ability to quickly grasp new systems and digital tools

Personal competencies

• Quality-conscious and detail-oriented in your work
• Systematic, structured and able to maintain overview of several tasks simultaneously
• Eager to learn and collaborative
• Good at coordinating and communicating with both customers and internal partners
• Efficient and responsible with focus on accuracy and professionalism

Additional information

It matters a lot to us that you feel good at work

Health-promoting initiatives

We promote a healthy and work-environment-friendly climate, and contribute to our employees being healthy. This is achieved through various initiatives that support your mental and physical well-being.

Safety scheme

You are offered as a Eurofins employee a pension scheme, health insurance and access to independent advisors who can guide you ongoing.

Canteen scheme

Our canteen scheme offers a varied selection of hot and cold dishes, fruit and vegetables - and cake :-)

Staff association

We want to promote good colleagueship and arrange various social activities and events, with help from our local staff association.

Flexibility

We operate on the principle freedom with responsibility and therefore offer flexible meeting times with the possibility of home working and a say if the position supports this.

Your development

Your development is important to us. In collaboration with your immediate supervisor you will discuss Eurofins career paths, national and international talent programs and other development.

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Working hours

Your weekly 37 hours are scheduled in the time window 06:00–18:00, typically 8:00–16:00 Monday to Friday.

The position is a fixed-term employment, limited to the period 01.11.2026 – 30.04.2027

Workplace

Ladelundvej 85, 6600 Vejen

Start date

By agreement

Interested?

You apply for the position online by clicking on “Search the job”. We conduct ongoing interviews and hire as soon as the right candidate is found. We therefore encourage you to send your CV and any relevant attachments as soon as possible.

Under “Message to the HR team” we also welcome a brief motivation for your application.

If you are selected for the next step, you will receive a link to a short video response prior to a possible interview.

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Business Unit Manager Line Panday at [email protected] .

Read more about us at www.eurofins.dk

In connection with the recruitment, you will be asked to present a police certificate.

We look forward to welcoming our new colleague!

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Eurofins Scientific is an international life science company offering a unique range of analyses to customers in many different industries, with the aim of making life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicine you use, Eurofins works with the world's largest companies to support that the products they offer are safe, their ingredients are authentic and that the labeling on products is correct.

Eurofins is a world leader in testing of foods, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, as well as agro-science CRO services. Eurofins is furthermore one of the global market leaders in specific tests and laboratory services in genomics, pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material science, and support for clinical studies.

In a little over 30 years Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes in France to a network of 65,000 employees in more than 1000 independent companies and over 950 laboratories in 57 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of more than 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. As one of the leading players within specialized clinical diagnostic testing, we also offer innovative clinical diagnostic test services.

In 2025 Eurofins generated a total revenue of 7.296 billion euros and is among the stocks that have performed best in Europe over the last 20 years.