Job Description

Research Scientist (Lipids)
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 Locations
This position is based in one of
our offices: Malmo (SE), Karlshamn (SE) or Aarhus (DK). #LI-Hybrid

About the role
Are you passionate
about transforming cutting-edge science into real-world solutions? At AAK,
you'll have the opportunity to explore breakthrough lipid technologies that can
redefine the future of food and plant-based ingredients.
As a Research
Scientist, you'll combine hands-on research with external collaboration to
drive the development of next-generation lipid-based technologies. Working at
the intersection of science and innovation, you'll design and lead research
studies, evaluate emerging technologies, and collaborate with startups,
customers, universities, and research partners to bring new ideas into AAK's
innovation pipeline.
From oleogels and
oleosomes to advanced structuring, delivery and encapsulation systems, you'll
help unlock the potential of fats and lipids while identifying and integrating
the latest scientific advancements into future products and technologies. If you're
excited by curiosity-driven research, cross-functional collaboration, and
making a tangible impact, this is an opportunity to help shape what comes next.

Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and execute laboratory- and pilot-scale experiments to develop next-generation lipid-based technologies and applications.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, providing actionable insights, technical recommendations, and clear reports.
- Develop and optimize formulations, processes, and analytical methods to support technology maturation.
- Explore and evaluate emerging technologies, identifying opportunities aligned with AAK's innovation strategy.
- Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Commercial teams, and external partners to advance innovation and ensure research outcomes support project objectives.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external networks, including customers, startups, and academic partners.
- Present scientific findings and complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping identify and develop business opportunities.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Stay up to date with scientific advances and industry trends relevant to AAK's products and markets.
- Contribute to intellectual property generation, including patents and technical documentation.

About you
- Degree (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline; PhD highly desirable.
- Substantial theoretical knowledge as well as proven experience in laboratory or applied research within food technology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences or other relevant fields.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of how to communicate with several stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
- Understanding of how to navigate in a complex organization with several stakeholders.
- Desire to understand and learn how business strategy interacts and give direction to innovation.
- Understanding of IP and especially patents is highly desired.

Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information about
the position, please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova: valerija.usova@aak.com

Please note: Due to the holiday season, applications
will be reviewed at the beginning of August. We appreciate your patience and
look forward to reviewing your application.

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 our 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 the access to,
admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or
employment and application for employment.

#LI-AAK