Student Assistant - VMS Operations

Are you currently pursuing a higher education in the natural sciences? Are you studying, e.g., human or clinical nutrition, pharmacy, food chemistry, chemical engineering or similar? Do you want a job that gives you an introduction to the food and pharmaceutical industry, and do you want to be part of the rapid development at Orifarm? Then you might be the one we are looking for in Orifarm's Consumer Healthcare Division, where we handle vitamins, minerals and food supplements.

About the job 

We are looking for a student assistant for approximately 10-12 hours per week. Working hours will be Monday to Friday and between 8 am and 4 pm. The number of hours can be increased up to 15 hours per week, especially during holiday periods, but we are flexible with regard to your studies, particularly during exam periods. The workplace will be at our Danish head office in southern Odense. You will work closely with full-time colleagues and be part of a team with other committed and skilled student assistants.

Tasks

·         Entering and handling complaints

·         Registering returned complaint samples

·         Sending complaint samples to suppliers

·         Sending samples for analysis

·         Various ad hoc tasks, such as printing, scanning and archiving

Who are you? (headline defining the most important qualifications)

We expect you to study nutrition-related subject, pharmacy, chemical engineering or a similar relevant education and you have at least 3 years left of your studies.

Additionally, we expect that;

·         You have a good overview and take pride in meeting your deadlines

·         You are detail-oriented and work carefully, systematically and structured

·         You welcome new challenges and can also thrive on routine tasks

·         You are open, honest and responsible

·         You have a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life

·         You are familiar with the Office package and IT in general and are not afraid of new IT systems

·         You express yourself clearly and fluently both in writing and orally in both Danish and English.

Why should you work for Orifarm?

As a student assistant at Orifarm, you will join 70 other talented student assistants from diverse backgrounds in our Student Network (SNO). SNO organizes social and professional events, allowing you to expand your network and connect across functions.

Furthermore, as a student assistant, you will not only experience an exciting student job where you can apply theory to practice but also have the opportunity to experience an enriching internship and perhaps even collaborate on a bachelor’s or master’s thesis. You will experience a great and educational start to your professional journey with us!

Our international setting offers great opportunities for growth and career advancement. Additionally, you can enjoy a great canteen with various delicious and healthy meals at our offices and take advantage of the massage service available at our office in Odense. We also prioritize social events and gatherings to ensure that our employees feel connected and engaged with each other.

When we have good results, every employee, including student workers, is part of our bonus scheme.

About Orifarm

Everyone should have access to modern medicine. High costs or lack of access to pharmaceuticals should never impact our possibility to receive treatment or relief and live a healthy life. At Orifarm, we aim to bring healthy days by making modern healthcare a better deal for the people and the societies we serve.

Working towards our vision, we create access to affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals and healthcare products by challenging markets and always seeking new opportunities. With our core values paving the way, we always act responsibly and constantly with our customers at the center of our attention. And everything we do is driven by our sole purpose:

For as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible.

Our history goes back to 1994 when Orifarm was founded in Denmark by Hans and Birgitte Bøgh-Sørensen. Since then, Orifarm has grown from a small nine-person company into an international company operating globally in 15 countries. Today, Orifarm is Europe's largest parallel importer of pharmaceuticals and Denmark's largest supplier of pharmaceuticals, with more than 2,200 employees.

What our student assistants say about us

“Being a student assistant at Orifarm is many things. It is freedom with responsibility, good colleagues and the opportunity for personal development. I experience a great understanding that as a student you have a varying schedule, while at the same time you never feel like “just a student”. You quickly become part of a well-functioning team, where no question is wrong and help is never far away.”

Application process If this job sounds like something for you, and you want to become part of our organisation, send your application and CV via our website, www.orifarm.dk, under “Jobs and Careers” no later than 15.06.2025. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

Contact information If you have any further questions about the position, you are welcome to contact QA Senior Associate, Katrine Sofie Damm Rønning, karoe@orifarm.com, +4544458613. Applications received by email will not be considered. In accordance with the Personal Data Regulation, the above email address is exclusively for clarifying questions regarding the position.

We encourage everyone to apply

At Orifarm, we welcome people from all backgrounds, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our commitment is to create an environment where different perspectives and skills drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable future. By creating such an environment, we are confident that we can achieve better results together.

Job Location

Odense

Application deadline 

ASAP