Overview
Location: Orbe, Switzerland • Company: Nestlé Suisse • Act. Rate: 80-100% • Type of contract: Permanent contract
As a Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for the timely completion of all analyses in the microbiology laboratory and ensuring compliance with current GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and ISO 17025 rules. You will support adherence to safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations in the laboratory. This role requires compliance with Nestlé values and NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) principles.
A Day in the Life of a Laboratory Manager
* Manage the microbiological laboratory, including customer service, subcontracting, and invoicing
* Coordinate laboratory work to ensure timely execution of analyses in line with factory needs and compliance with Turnaround Time (TAT) and Due Date Adherence (DDA)
* Evaluate analysis results, report findings, and investigate out-of-norm results and deviations
* Resolve incidents and follow up on action plans within the framework of continuous improvement (NCE)
* Recruit, lead, and evaluate employees, providing training and coaching as needed
* Maintain GLP/GMP standards, ISO 17025 accreditation, and compliance with internal regulations
* Revise instructions, support hygiene monitoring, lead projects, coordinate calibration, implement improvements, manage change requests, and ensure quality standards in microbiology laboratory audits
What Will Make You Successful
* University degree in biology, microbiology, medical microbiology, or comparable training
* Extensive experience in the food sector and/or in an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory
* Solid experience in leading a team
* In-depth knowledge of microbiological methods for food and experience in food safety and product quality
* Strong statistical knowledge and SAP skills required
* Strong quality awareness, honesty, proactivity
* Good communication skills
* Fluent in French and English; German is a plus
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Note
References to seniority level, employment type, job function, and industries are part of the posting structure and may be updated by Nestlé. This description contains the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the role.
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