About the role
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Location: Pathum Thani, Nikom Navanakorn
Company: Nestlé
Business Unit/Division: Technical & Production
Full-time
Minimum 5 years’ experience in application of analytical techniques and previously deputy team leader or deputy technical or quality manager
A DAY IN THE LIFE...
- Provide technical leadership and support to the Indochina and Vietnam markets, ensuring microbiological laboratory operations comply with Nestlé Good Laboratory Practices (NGLP), laboratory safety requirements, and quality management systems.
- Serve as Technical Management Team member and Deputy Quality Manager for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, driving continuous improvement of technical requirements and laboratory quality systems
- Deliver scientific laboratory training, coaching, and technical support to Nestlé factories, NQAC laboratories, and co-manufacturers within the SPOC network.
- Ensure laboratory proficiency, effectiveness, and operational excellence through robust microbiological testing, method validation, verification, and continuous performance monitoring.
- Lead competency development programs and manage the training portfolio for NQAC employees to build technical capabilities and maintain required skill levels.
- Support laboratory operations and customer service activities while acting as SHE Champion to promote a strong safety culture and compliance with laboratory safety standards.
- Manage laboratory CAPEX, maintenance budgets, and operational resources to ensure cost-effective laboratory performance and sustainable growth.
- Maintain and continuously improve laboratory documentation, procedures, work instructions, and quality records to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
ARE YOU A FIT?
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Biological Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related disciplines.
- 5+ years of experience in microbiology laboratory operations, quality assurance, laboratory management, or analytical services.
- Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories.
- Proven experience in laboratory audits, method validation/verification, and quality management systems.
- Experience in coaching, technical training, and stakeholder management across multiple sites or markets.
- Proven experience in coaching, technical training, and capability development.
- Working knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is preferred.
- Strong communication skills in both Thai and English.
- Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project management skills.
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