Senior Specialist

Posted:
1/22/2026, 3:45:01 PM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Job Description:

What we are looking for: 

Own your development at Skretting, a Nutreco company. Focused on our purpose of Feeding the Future, we operate with trust and respect to create positive outcomes and transform lives. Join us as a Senior Specialist and help us deliver innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions for aquaculture. 

Skretting AI is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Specialist within HPLC and spectrophotometry, to be an expert in analytical methods, leading the development and improvement of laboratory techniques and ensuring high-quality results at the Skretting AI laboratory.  

The role reports to the Team Lead NIR and is based at Skretting’s headquarters in Stavanger, Norway. 

What you’ll do: 

This role includes overall responsibility for critical measurement equipment, mentoring laboratory staff, providing training, and being responsible for complex analytical problem-solving.  
The position oversees method development and improvements, verification and validation of analytical equipment, measurement uncertainty, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance in line with ISO 17025 and regulatory requirements.  
Additional responsibilities include sample analyses when needed, creating and maintaining control charts, and maintaining accurate metadata in NutrecoLIMS. 
The specialist collaborates with internal teams, researchers, quality managers, and external partners. 

What you bring: 

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. 

  • Desire to develop new skills and responsibilities 

  • Effective oral and writing skills in Norwegian and English at an academic level 

  • Strong competence in method development and continuous improvements 

  • Solid competence in statistical methods related to chemical analyses 

  • Experience with laboratory quality systems, preferably knowledge of ISO17025 

  • Strong IT skills 

What you’ll receive: 

At Skretting AI, people are our most important resource. We prioritize well-being, development, and the opportunity to make an impact. You’ll enjoy a varied workday in a strong professional environment, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are part of our culture. 

As part of a global organization with a clear sustainability mission, you’ll have access to training, competence development, and exciting projects that allow you to grow—both professionally and personally. 

  • Competitive terms, strong pension and insurance schemes 

  • A highly innovative and inclusive workplace 

  • Opportunities for international collaboration and travel 

  • Social activities such as sports, health initiatives, and cultural clubs—because community and well-being matter to us 

 

Our values—Trust, Inclusivity, Integrity, Passion, and Curiosity—are at the heart of everything we do. 

How to find out more: 

For further information about the position, please contact Ørjan Breivik, Team Lead NIR,  [email protected]  or Elselill Sunde, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, [email protected] 

Application deadline: 17.02.2026 

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.