Student Assistant, Product Innovation - Arla Innovation Centre, Skejby, Aarhus

Arla Foods; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 220,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Arla Futures Community

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Arla Foods invites a student assistant to join the Product Innovation teams at the Arla Innovation Centre in Skejby. You will support product developers with packaging, sample preparation, and documentation across diverse dairy categories.

This role offers hands-on experience in product development, data tasks, and event support. You will work roughly 10–15 hours weekly while studying, using MS Office and English communication daily.

Qualifications

• You study a relevant education within the area of food.
• You have a genuine interest in food science.
• You are able to work in person from our office in Skejby.
• You have a “can do” attitude - no task is too big or small for you.
• You are happy to share tasks with the team of student assistants.
• You have strong communication skills, fluent in English (verbally and written).
• You are proficient in the MS Office apps.
• You are detail-oriented and proactive as you ensure things are on track and on time.
• You are willing to learn.
• You will be studying for at least 2 more years – please indicate on your CV when you expect to graduate from your final education
• You will be able to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with due consideration to your studies

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging of samples to be sent out globally.
• Prepare samples for consumer studies, tastings and sensory assessment.
• Assist teams in application testing of products.
• Document application testing.
• Digitalization in regard to scanning documents for our database and transcribe handwritten notes from workshops etc.
• Desk research and data analysis on competitors and ingredients.
• Take part in weekly clean‑up of kitchens.
• Help with and participate in events, from ordering products to coordinating with stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

MS Office

Education

Relevant food-related education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you have a passion for product innovation and dairy? We are looking for a new student assistant to support several teams within Product Innovation. At Arla Innovation Centre, we develop dairy products for Denmark and the global markets. We do innovations within cheese, early life nutrition, milk‑based beverages, fresh dairy, butter and spreads and more. You will support our product developers in their daily work.

How Will You Make An Impact

Jump into an exciting role with a forward‑thinking leader in the food industry! Dive into hands‑on experience in product development and kick‑start your career journey with us! As our new student assistant, you will join a small team of student assistants who supports all product categories within innovation. You will take on a broad role and your tasks will vary from practical tasks to more administrative tasks.

In particular, you will

• Assist with packaging of samples to be sent out globally.
• Prepare samples for consumer studies, tastings and sensory assessment.
• Assist teams in application testing of products.
• Document application testing.
• Digitalization in regard to scanning documents for our database and transcribe handwritten notes from workshops etc.
• Desk research and data analysis on competitors and ingredients.
• Take part in weekly clean‑up of kitchens.
• Help with and participate in events, from ordering products to coordinating with stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks.

What Will Make You Successful

Using your energy and drive, you plunge into all tasks with enthusiasm and a smile. Not only should you be curious of mind, but you should also be ready to work in an ambitious environment where the agenda might look different when you turn up for work the next time. To succeed, you do not hold back when it comes to reaching out to colleagues for assistance - if that is what it takes to solve a challenge.

Further, we assume that

• You study a relevant education within the area of food.
• You have a genuine interest in food science.
• You are able to work in person from our office in Skejby.
• You have a “can do” attitude - no task is too big or small for you.
• You are happy to share tasks with the team of student assistants.
• You have strong communication skills, fluent in English (verbally and written)
• You are proficient in the MS Office apps.
• You are detail-oriented and proactive as you ensure things are on track and on time.
• You are willing to learn.
• You will be studying for at least 2 more years – please indicate on your CV when you expect to graduate from your final education
• You will be able to work approximately 10-15 hours per week, with due consideration to your studies

What do we offer?

As a Student Assistant at Arla Foods, you can join the Arla Futures Community. This vibrant and diverse community connects talented Young Professionals, offering networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and possibilities for personal development. Connect with like‑minded individuals, gain insights from experienced professionals, and participate in exciting events. Grow both personally and professionally during your time in Arla Foods.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organization and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed, we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.