Analytical Technical SpecialistOur 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 LOCATIONThis position is based on site in KarlshamnAbout the roleAAK is seeking to appoint an Analytical Technical Specialist to join our Dairy, Plant-Based and Savory Applications team at the Customer Innovation Center in Karlshamn, Sweden. The team forms part of the Applied Innovation function for Europe and plays a key role in supporting AAK’s strategic initiatives through the delivery of customer innovation projects, internal product development, and technical support during training sessions and trade shows.As an Analytical Technical Specialist, you will serve as the team’s technical expert in analytics, responsible for planning and executing analytical studies that support Scientists, Technologists, and Technical Specialists. In this role, you will develop analytical methods and protocols focused on the physical analysis of fats, oils, and food solutions, as well as food prototypes across a range of applications. You will be part of a small, collaborative team driving application development within Savory, Dairy, and Plant-Based food solutions for the European market. As such, you will be expected to contribute flexibly to bro…