Application Technologist, Savory
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 crisps crunchier or your meat substitutes juicier. 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™.
About the role
AAK is seeking to appoint an Application Technologist with focus on Savory Foods Applications to join our Dairy, Plant Based and Savory Application Team in the Customer Innovation Centre in Karlshamn, Sweden.
This role, will execute research and application trials in close collaboration with internal Research Scientists and Customer Innovation Managers, following established procedure and guidelines. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the innovation pipeline in Savory applications for Europe and trainings for our customers and colleagues. Develop prototypes and be responsible for sample preparations for customer visits, trade and fair shows.
The position will focus on hands-on work to apply knowledge of oils and fats chemistry in Savory applications. However, as we are a small, committed team covering several application areas it is expected that we support each other’s projects in making and evaluating prototypes as well as in maintaining and developing pilot equipment and procedures.
Location
Karlshamn, on site
Responsibilities
The Application Technologist:
- Takes active responsibilities in executing food application trials following established procedures and guidelines to solve problems and improve or generate new products and solutions in close collaboration with Customer Innovation Managers and Research Scientists
- Conducts routine analysis, experimental, and investigatory work according to an established research plan and following the agreed deadlines.
- Activities include setting-up laboratory test equipment; developing prototypes and protocols; calculating and analysing test results and preparing detailed reports of results and technical documentation.
- Propose new procedures and guidelines to keep the application lab well maintained and following best practices and international standards.
- Supports the execution of the innovation pipeline to meet business objectives and supports short to medium-term market driven innovation.
- Supports customer/partner visits and the execution of technical trainings for customers and colleagues, driving best practice and consistency of execution.
- Develops and maintains technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science.
- Acting as a team player independently driving your own responsibilities and supporting other team responsibilities as needed.
About you
To be successful in this role you need:
- University degree in Food Science and Technology or professional training in culinary applications.
- Knowledge in Savory Food Applications with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in either B2B or B2C environments.
- Knowledge in oils and fats chemistry and applications, and in Sensory analysis would be an advantage.
- Ability to independently plan, organize and execute application trials.
- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Creative and innovative mindset
- Drives improvements and open for a challenge.
- Customer oriented and Business focused
- Comfortable working in an international business environment.
- Experience working with virtual and/or matrix teams and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in this environment.
- Communicates clearly and effectively and is proficient in Swedish and English.
- Proficiency in other European languages is an advantage.
- Valid driving license (B) is an advantage.
In return AAK offers
Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability. In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths. You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.
Contacts and Information
For further information about the position, please contact Team Leader Dairy, PBF & Savory Applications Martin Antonsson on phone: +46 70 089 62 18 or [email protected]
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Business Partner Marie Sundström, [email protected]
Please submit your application with relevant enclosures. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, as applications are evaluated continuously, but not later than June 15, 2025.
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertising agents, recruitment agencies or managing companies.
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 Centres, and the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
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