Analytical Chemist

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
We 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 methods.

In 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.
- Ride2Work scheme.

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