Research Scientist in Food Analytical Science

Oatly was founded back in the 1990s and is based on Swedish research from Lund University. The company’s patented enzyme technology copies nature’s own process and turns fiber-rich oats into nutritional liquid food that is perfectly designed for humans. Today, Oatly is a global company dedicated to upgrading the lives of individuals and the wellbeing of the planet through a lineup of original oat products.

THE OATLY WAY

Oatly is a company built on the idea of change. Our mission is to help people upgrade their everyday lives and the health of the planet by making sustainable, great-tasting, oat-based food products accessible to a wider audience in a world-class manner. And because health and sustainability are so close to our heart, we are more than just another food company - we are a lifestyle company. Our growth is fast - and accelerating. More and more people choose to switch to a plant-based diet for the sake of their health and the planet. With headquarters in Malmö and production in Sweden, the Netherlands, Singapore and the US, our products are available in almost 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.

Oatly’s success is based on strong science knowledge. To continue in this tradition, we have established a research organization dedicated to Food Science. We are based in the Science Park in Lund but work in closely with the best scientists in the world.

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THE ROLE

Grab the opportunity to join Oatly as Research Scientist in Food Analytical Science.

You will work with the Head of Analytical Science to develop and validate new analytical strategies to quantify and characterize different compounds such as carbohydrates, protein, lipids, among others, in different oat-derived samples. You will also design research to understand how these components vary with raw materials and processing conditions.

WHO YOU ARE

You are passionate about improving the health of humans and planet and the role that a balanced diet has a key role to play. You have a science background, but are interested in how science is applied in the real world.

You have a demonstrated track record of working in a research environment within an academic or corporate research institution. You have a sharp and creative mind, with an analytical mindset to understand complex situations. You are organized and have attention to detail. You are good at adapting to new situations and make the most of opportunities. You are an excellent communicator, able to explain complex science concepts to a range of audiences in both spoken and written forms. You are a supportive and inclusive team member.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

- PhD in a Science related discipline (e.g. Food Science, Plant Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Nutrition).

- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a research environment (this can include your PhD training period).

- Working knowledge of research design and hypothesis testing.

- Practical knowledge of analytical techniques for carbohydrates, proteins and/or lipids, including in sample preparation (e.g. extraction, derivatization, fractionation) and analysis by liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry in tandem and spectroscopy techniques, amongst others.

- Working knowledge of systematic searching for scientific literature in a range of databases and critical evaluation of scientific results.

- Evidence of data handling skills, including data visualization and statistical analysis.

- Evidence of organizational and project management skills, including data management.

- Proven record of scientific report writing, including scientific publications.

- Evidence of working independently and in a team.

- Fluent in English (oral and written).

COME JOIN US

We welcome people from all backgrounds who see sustainability and health as important values. The position is based in Lund, Sweden, but our outlook is global.

If you have the curiosity, passion and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s do this together! It will be fun! Please apply at latest on January 17th 2022.

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