Laboratory Team Leader
Position Title
Laboratory Team Leader
Area of Deployment
Frankfurt IPH, new Nutrinova laboratory building (to be defined).
Nutrinova is a middle-sized joint venture of Mitsui & Co. and Celanese Corporation with a 50-year history of production and global distribution of sweetening and preservation solutions. Nutrinova pioneered the manufacturing and commercialization of the sweetener Acesulfame K and the preservatives Potassium Sorbate and Sorbic Acid while constantly following the highest standards and delivering premium quality products. With our products we address long-term growth, future-oriented, and crisis-proof markets. Our team comprises diverse international professionals from various countries, which is essential to our core values of respect and collaboration. Flat hierarchies, open doors, and short lines of communication enable us to solve all problems quickly and collaboratively. We maintain a strong safety culture and actively promote independent work, thus offering long-term prospects and development.
Superior Function
Sr. Manager Quality
Subordinate Functions
Laboratory Staff
Number of Subordinate Employees
Approx. 5
Main Responsibilities / Duties
- Lead the Nutrinova laboratory insourcing project, including infrastructure creation, staffing, etc.
- Sourcing, installation and qualification of the new laboratory equipment’s
- Laboratory equipment software and laboratory network installation in cooperation with IT
- Guidance, delegation, and leadership of laboratory employees
- Organization of workflows, processes and availability of the necessary analytical service in the laboratory, if needed also possibly outside regular working hours (e.g., lab manager on duty, quality assurance on duty, etc.)
- Responsibility for issuing results, reviewing results, writing test methods and reports, preparing and/or reviewing and approving documentation, GMP/GLP conform
- Creation, evaluation, and approval of work instructions and validations
- Development, validation, qualification, control, calibration, and approval of new and existing methods and equipment
- Training and qualification of laboratory staff
- Provision of necessary resources for processes and occupational safety
- Monitoring compliance with internal and legal regulations regarding occupational safety, environmental and occupational protection, and quality in collaboration with Product Stewardship and Quality Management
- Responsible for handling customer requests and complaints in regards to analytical tests, methods or deviations
- Participation in internal and external audits to ensure and optimize work processes, occupational safety, and quality
- Planning, execution, and control of organizational, technical, and analytical projects
- Ensuring efficient and optimal systems, methods, processes, and equipment, including administration of various software
