Head of Laboratory

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• Responsible for the operational management of the quality control laboratory • Technical and disciplinary leadership of the team leads for the physico-chemical laboratory and sensory analysis • Ensure smooth laboratory operations with respect to quality, costs, deadlines and capacity • Responsible for personnel, shift, capacity and resource planning • Manage laboratory workload, prioritize analytical tasks and ensure timely release of results • Establish and standardize efficient laboratory processes • Responsible for modern analytical methods as well as the availability, qualification and maintenance of laboratory equipment • Support method validations and the introduction of new technologies • Ensure compliant laboratory procedures, support audits and implement CAPA measures • Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, R&D and Supply Chain • Promote a sustainable quality and safety culture • Drive Lean and digitalization projects and develop relevant KPIs to monitor and improve laboratory performance Requirements • University degree in a natural science or equivalent qualification with extensive leadership experience in a laboratory environment • Several years of experience managing analytical and accredited laboratory areas • Solid knowledge of physico-chemical analytical methods and laboratory organization • Experience with Laboratory Information Systems and relevant quality standards • Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills • German language skills at C1 level • English language skills at B2 level Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in operational management of quality control laboratories, with a focus on analytical methods, laboratory processes, and compliance.

Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a laboratory setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords • Laboratory Management • Physico-Chemical Analytical Methods • Leadership Experience • Laboratory Information Systems • German Language Skills (C1) ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills • Analytical Methods • Laboratory Organization • Resource Planning • Method Validation • Quality Standards Soft Skills • Leadership • Organizational Skills • Communication Skills Industry Keywords • Quality Control • Accredited Laboratory • Lean Projects • Digitalization • CAPA Measures Tools & Technologies • Laboratory Information Systems