Analytical Chemist – UPC-MS/MS & Quality Testing

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

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.