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QEHS Professional (12-month maternity cover)

Flexible location
Company: Unibio
Published Jan 16, 2026

Role highlights

Contract type

Full Time

Schedule

Permanent

Experience

Mid

Work style

On-site

Key skills

The QEHS Professional role at Unibio is a 12-month fixed-term position focused on developing and implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) within an innovative biotech environment specializing in sustainable protein production. The candidate will be responsible for advancing the QMS and document management systems, ensuring compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEHS) standards. Key duties include managing non-conformities and corrective actions in production, conducting site inspections, and supporting internal and external audits. The role also involves overseeing regulatory and Food Safety Management System (FSMS) requirements related to raw materials, documentation, and supplier alerts. Ideal candidates possess education in food or feed safety, process, chemical, or biochemical engineering, or a related field, coupled with a strong quality and safety mindset. Experience with certified quality management systems in the food or feed industry is highly desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English is required, with Danish language skills considered an advantage. The position demands adaptability to a dynamic, developing company culture and offers autonomy in shaping the role. Working within a supportive, international team, the candidate will benefit from a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. This role is based primarily in Kalundborg with occasional days in Roskilde, Denmark, and supports Unibio's mission to develop planet-friendly fermentation technology producing high-quality protein from methane.

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About the role

Role Summary

  • 12-month, fixed-term position covering maternity leave
  • Opportunity to develop and implement Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Work within an innovative biotech company (Unibio) focused on sustainable protein production
  • Based in Kalundborg, with some days in Roskilde

About Unibio

  • Develops planet-friendly fermentation technology to produce Uniprotein®
  • Uses methane and patented technology to create high-quality protein
  • Headquarters in Roskilde, Innovation Centre and pilot facilities in Kalundborg

Responsibilities

  • Support further development of QMS and document management system
  • Develop, implement, and maintain systems, tools, and procedures for QEHS compliance
  • Implement and maintain systems for handling non-conformities and corrective actions in production
  • Conduct site inspections and participate in internal and external audits
  • Manage regulatory and FSMS requirements for raw materials, documentation, and supplier alerts

Requirements

  • Education in food/feed safety, process/chemical/biochemical engineering, or similar
  • Quality and safety mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, developing company
  • Fluent in written and spoken English; Danish is a plus
  • Experience with certified quality management systems in the food or feed industry is ideal

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance and personal growth
  • Autonomy and independence in shaping your role
  • Supportive, international team (75 employees, 15 nationalities)
  • Social events and a strong commitment to a safe, healthy workplace

How to Apply

  • Interviews ongoing until the right candidate is found
  • Send a short application and CV as soon as possible via "Apply" below
  • For questions, contact QEHS Director Thomas Hansen at +45 25 17 65 09 (weekdays 8–17)
  • Learn more at www.unibiogroup.com
  • Apply with QuickApply on Jobindex

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