Analytical Chemist

AAK AB; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AAK is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the Hull Quality team. You will perform laboratory analyses to ensure product compliance with customer expectations and regulations, while collaborating across AAK facilities globally to uphold quality standards.

You will gain exposure to a range of instruments and methods, including UPC-MS-MS, and contribute to improving testing processes and laboratory practices in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Laboratory experience and ability to work independently.
• 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 GLP, GMP and relevant quality standards.
• Experience in nutritional analysis, contaminant testing or raw material and finished product analysis is desirable.

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.

Skills

Analytical testing

Laboratory experience

GLP/GMP knowledge

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UPC-MS-MS

Job description

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, foodservice, 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 you

• 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 methods.

Contact and information

For further information about the position, please contact Emily Lumb, Talent Acquisition Specialist by email: [e-mail]

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer with the unique flexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate and Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice, and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of employment and application for employment. #LI-Onsite