Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

 
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 LOCATION

This position is based on site in Karlshamn, Sweden.

About the role

 
As a Lab Technician within Lab Support, you will play an important role in supporting the R&D Process Lab at the Karlshamn site. Your responsibilities will include supporting a variety of process-related activities such as the production of new product prototypes, preparation of customer samples, and providing technical support to both production and product development teams. Lab Support works in close collaboration with the Customer Innovation organization and maintains regular interaction with AAK’s internal customers and stakeholders. In this role, you will help ensure that laboratory methods, processes, and equipment are maintained and operated according to established standards and procedures, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of workflows, equipment, and laboratory practices. You will be expected to take an active role in driving the department’s development and supporting high levels of service and operational excellence. This is a permanent, daytime position reporting directly to the Team Leader, Lab Support.

Responsibilities

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  Support the daily activities of the R&D Process Lab at the Karlshamn site, working across a variety of process-related tasks and operations.
•  Produce new product prototypes and prepare customer samples in accordance with established procedures, timelines, and quality standards.
•  Provide practical and technical support to production and product development teams during trials, investigations, and development activities.
•  Collaborate closely with the Customer Innovation organization and maintain effective communication with internal customers and stakeholders.
•  Ensure that laboratory methods, procedures, and equipment are operated and maintained in compliance with established standards and guidelines.
•  Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes, workflows, and equipment to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
•  Participate actively in driving departmental initiatives and supporting the ongoing development of Lab Support services and capabilities.
•  Maintain a structured, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment while following best practices in laboratory operations and safety procedures.
•  Support teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department to ensure efficient and consistent execution of laboratory activities.

 
About you

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  High school diploma in Science, Laboratory Technology, Process Technology, or an equivalent technical qualification.
•  3–5 years of relevant work experience within the process industry, laboratory environment, or food industry.
•  Experience working with SAP is considered an advantage.
•  Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and take initiative in day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
•  Strong organizational and prioritization skills, combined with a meticulous and structured approach to practical laboratory and process-related work.
•  Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
•  Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently, make sound decisions, and take ownership and accountability for results and deliverables.
•  Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
•  Strong communication skills with fluency in both spoken and written Swedish and English, as English is the corporate language.
•  Motivated by continuous improvement, innovation, teamwork, and contributing positively to the development of the organization and its ways of working.
•  Available to work on site 5 days per week

 
In return AAK offers

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  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.

 

Contact and information

 
Applications for this position will close on June 18th, 2026

 
For further information about the position, please contact Conor Kelly, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist by email: conor.kelly@aak.com or our Team Leader, F&O labs and sampling, Joakim Holmquist by phone at 0454-824 81 or by email at joakim.holmquist@aak.com



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.

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