R&D Laboratory Engineer in Food Analysis

Grab the opportunity to join Oatly as R&D Laboratory Engineer in Food Analysis.

You will support world-class research and development as part of the Science and Technology team at Oatly.

You will work to establish and implement laboratory workflows to analyze food components, from raw materials to finished products. Working with a team of scientists, engineers, and product developers, you will establish robust protocols of analysis using modern and industry-standard techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical techniques such as rheology and particle size analysis.

You will support R&D projects on a practical basis, setting up and running experiments and trials at laboratory and pilot scale, and supporting factory scale trials, analyzing samples with relevant techniques, collecting and interpreting data.

You will develop safe ways of working in laboratories, and train and support colleagues to use equipment and carry out research safely. You will inspire people at Oatly to use world class research within a dynamic, collaborative and inclusive environment.

You will contribute to material and data management, as well as maintenance and procurement of equipment and consumables.

WHO YOU ARE

You are passionate about improving the health of humans and the planet and the key role that a healthy sustainable diet has to play.

You have a demonstrated track record of working in research laboratories within an academic or corporate environment. You have a sharp and creative mind, with an analytical mindset to understand complex situations. You are good at adapting to new situations and make the most of opportunities. You are an excellent communicator, able to explain complex concepts to a range of audiences. You are a supportive and inclusive team member. You work well in diverse teams but can work independently to deliver on tasks.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To thrive and be happy in this role, we believe that you have the following qualifications and experience:

• MSc in Analytical Chemistry (with knowledge of food analysis), Food Science, Food Engineering or related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of health and safety risk assessments and protocols of safe laboratory working.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy and physical techniques.
• Working knowledge of techniques for protein, carbohydrate, fat and small molecule analysis.
• Working knowledge of basic data handling and statistical methods.
• Knowledge of sample and/or data management, and its importance in quality assurance.
• Evidence of working independently and in a team.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

YOUR APPLICATION

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome people from all backgrounds who see sustainability and health as important values. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

Please apply at latest by the 7th of September 2024.

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

THE OATLY WAY

Oatly is a company built on the idea of change. Our mission is to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources. It's why we come to work every day. With head office in Malmö and production in Sweden, Netherlands, China, Singapore, and the US, our products are available in almost 30 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Love Oatly xxx

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