Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time)

Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time)
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 in quality, healthier and better for the planet.
 
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

Location
This part-time position is based at the AAK Biotechnology Innovation Center in Lund, Sweden, working in close collaboration with the R&D team at AAK’s global headquarters in Malmö.

About the Role
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will join an experienced R&D team and gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory environment. You will work with various laboratory instruments and develop valuable skills in laboratory organization, equipment operation, and basic experimental work.

Responsibilities
-Actively contribute to laboratory organization and chemical handling
-Ordering of chemicals and consumables, as well as communication with suppliers
-Follow established methods with high precision and document results in structured reports
-Perform routine maintenance and safety checks of laboratory equipment
-Identify and report any signs of equipment malfunction through weekly reports

About You
-Master of Science student or graduate in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field
-Strong interest in wet-lab work, laboratory organization, and instrument maintenance
-Able to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks
-A flexible mindset and basic problem-solving skills
-Experience in analytical methods such as gas and liquid chromatography is an advantage
-Strong English language skills, both written and verbal
-Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

In return AAK offers
-A flexible part-time position allowing you to combine work and studies with an anticipated working time of up to 20 hours per week
-Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an industrial R&D environment within a global company

Contact and Application
For further information about the position please contact Biotechnology manager Ariana Causevic, ariana.causevic@aak.com,   
Applications will be evaluated continuously, so please submit your CV and any other relevant documents no later than 13 March 2026.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact HR Manager Louise Modig, louise.modig@aak.com.  
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or manning companies

Är du nyfiken och gillar du att förbättra och utveckla? Vill du arbete i en internationell organisation som tar ansvar för en hållbar framtid? Då är AAK rätt väg för dig då du kan bli en del av vårt globala team där du utvecklar både dig själv och våra kunders verksamheter.