Compliance and Laboratory Lead

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Søborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH is seeking a Compliance and Laboratory Lead to join the Innovation Centre. You will blend regulatory oversight with hands-on lab management to ensure safe, compliant operations and high-quality results across Fermentation Area.

You will develop policies, lead audits, and mentor staff while collaborating with internal and external partners to advance R&D and process improvements. The role requires a proactive, analytical professional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Food Science or related field.
• At least two years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with analyzing information, solving problems, preparing technical reports and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain compliance: develop, implement and update policies, procedures and risk controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes, conduct risk assessments and audits, and report findings.
• Ensure audit and inspection readiness with accurate records and liaison with authorities.
• Promote a strong compliance culture with training and guidance.
• Lead daily laboratory operations with safety, efficiency and quality.
• Oversee laboratory infrastructure, calibration and maintenance and manage supplies.
• Develop and standardise laboratory practices and documentation systems.
• Train and develop laboratory staff and monitor performance.
• Enable R&D and fermentation-focused trials in collaboration with internal/external partners.
• Support fermentation activities with planning, execution and troubleshooting.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Food Science or related field

Job description

Alfa Laval is looking for a Compliance and Laboratory Lead to join our Innovation Centre team. Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on Initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build careers too.

About the role

The Compliance and Laboratory Lead is a key role within the Innovation Centre, combining responsibility for regulatory compliance with the management of laboratory operations. The Compliance Lead ensures that the Food Application & Innovation Centre follows all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards by developing, implementing, and monitoring appropriate policies and procedures. The role also involves advising management, managing risks, and promoting a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization. As Laboratory Lead, the position is responsible for the overall operation, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement of the laboratory. In addition, the role supports the Fermentation Area by contributing to trials, research and development, and innovation activities.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain compliance: Develop, implement and continuously update policies, procedures and risk controls to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, ethical standards and industry requirements.
• Monitor and improve compliance performance: Track regulatory changes, conduct risk assessments and audits, investigate non-conformities, implement corrective actions and report findings and recommendations to management.
• Ensure audit and inspection readiness: Maintain accurate compliance and laboratory records, coordinate internal and external audits, liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure transparent and timely reporting.
• Promote a strong compliance culture: Provide training, guidance and practical support to employees, encouraging ethical conduct, accountability and effective risk management across the organization.
• Lead daily laboratory operations: Ensure that laboratory activities are planned and performed safely, efficiently and in accordance with established quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage laboratory infrastructure and resources: Oversee equipment servicing, calibration and preventive maintenance, maintain the laboratory environment, and manage the purchasing, inventory and traceability of supplies and reagents.
• Develop and standardise laboratory practices: Create, implement and continuously improve laboratory procedures, test protocols and documentation systems to support reliable and efficient operations.
• Support and develop laboratory personnel: Train, supervise and support laboratory staff while monitoring laboratory performance and implementing improvements where needed.
• Enable R&D and innovation activities: Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to support research, testing and project requirements, including trials in the processing areas with a particular focus on fermentation.
• Contribute hands-on to fermentation activities: Actively support trial planning, execution, troubleshooting and follow-up within the Fermentation Area of the Innovation Centre.

Who you are

You are an analytical and solution-oriented professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You communicate confidently with both internal and external stakeholders and have a strong customer-focused mindset. You enjoy working collaboratively in dynamic, multidisciplinary and multicultural environments, and you are comfortable managing changing priorities. You are also confident presenting information and contributing to R&D projects.

What you know

You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Food Science or a related field, combined with at least two years of laboratory experience. You have a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards. In addition, you are experienced in analyzing information, solving problems, preparing technical reports and delivering presentations. Experience working with R&D projects is considered an advantage.

What’s in It for You

• We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.

Assessment practicalities

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing games is mandatory. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role. For more information please contact: Jasmin Vollrath, Manager - Food Application and Innovation Centre, [e-mail] Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, [e-mail].