Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

AAK LOCATION This position is based on site in Hull, United Kingdom.

At AAK Hull, we operate the UK’s largest refinery for edible oils and fats at our King George Dock site and supply ingredients and finished products to businesses in the food manufacturing, baking, food service, and retail sectors. We enjoy working closely with customers to co-develop bespoke products in our well-equipped Customer Innovation Centre.

About the role

We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to join our Quality team at AAK Hull. You will play an important role in ensuring that our products meet customer expectations and legislative requirements through accurate, reliable laboratory analysis. You will also work closely with colleagues across AAK facilities globally to support consistent quality standards.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your analytical expertise and work with a range of laboratory equipment and techniques, including UPC-MS-MS analysis. You will contribute to maintaining laboratory standards, investigating analytical issues and improving testing methods while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities
- Carry out ongoing instrument utilisation for UPC-MS-MS analysis.

- Ensure laboratory instruments are calibrated, maintained and operated in accordance with standard operating procedures.

- Maintain accurate laboratory records, including analytical results and testing methodologies.

- Investigate and troubleshoot analytical problems.

- Provide instrument training and technical support to team members when required.

- Ensure laboratory activities comply with relevant regulatory standards and requirements.

- Maintain a safe, clean and organised laboratory environment in line with health and safety requirements.

- Interpret analytical data and prepare technical reports summarising findings.

About youWe are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated analytical professional with a strong scientific foundation and the ability to work independently in a laboratory environment.

- Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

- Laboratory experience, including the ability to work independently and carry out analytical testing.

- Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles, including qualitative and quantitative analysis.

- Experience with chromatography, particularly HPLC or GC, would be a significant advantage.

- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and relevant quality standards.

- Experience in nutritional analysis, contaminant testing or raw material and finished product analysis is desirable.

- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to interpret analytical data.

- Interest in developing knowledge of new technologies, laboratory systems and analytical  return AAK offers- 10% non-contribution pension.

- Bonus scheme.

- UK Healthcare scheme.

- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.

- Group life cover.

- Group income protection scheme.

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Work scheme.

Contact and information

For further information about the position, please contact Emily Lumb, Talent Acquisition…