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We are seeking a highly skilled Microbiology Laboratory Manager to lead our laboratory operations in the cosmetics manufacturing industry. This role is critical in ensuring product safety, compliance with global standards, and maintaining the highest quality of cosmetic products before they reach the market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and manage microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products, as well as environmental monitoring.
2. Handle urgent testing cases to prevent quality risks that could impact raw materials or final products.
3. Develop laboratory budgets, manpower plans, and testing targets.
4. Supervise method validation, verification, and continuous improvement of microbiological testing techniques and equipment.
5. Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and cosmetic GMP standards (ISO 22716, GMP, HAS
6. Review and report microbiological results and performance (monthly/quarterly).
7. Control testing costs to meet departmental budget plans.
8. Lead laboratory staff development: training, coaching, and competency evaluations.
9. Coordinate with related departments (QA, R&D, Production, Regulatory, Planning) and customers on microbiological quality requirements.
10. Support preservative efficacy testing (Challenge Test) and microbiological risk assessments for cosmetics.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology or related fields.
• At least 5 years of laboratory experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or assistant manager role.
• Training in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, method validation, and measurement uncertainty.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological analysis, quality control, and cosmetics GMP (ISO 22716, GMP, HAS
• Leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• English proficiency is an advantage.

HACH

Hach is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of analytical instruments, test kits, and reagents for testing the quality of water, aqueous solutions, and air. Our products are designed specifically for quality, accuracy, and simplicity. Strengthened by our sister companies in the environmental industry worldwide, our goal for the future is to continue to provide customers with reliable instrumentation, accurately prepared reagents, proven methods, simplified procedures, and outstanding technical support. We offer an environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Hach will provide you with the opportunity for robust career development.

OUR MISSION:

Ensure water quality for people around the world.

OUR VISION:

We make water analysis better – faster, simpler, greener, and more informative – via unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for driving company methodologies with accountability through daily management of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, People, 5S and VES related subjects in Laboratory & Chemical Manufacturing department as well as manage a team of area managers including chemists and technicians in manufacturing environment with scientific expertise to ensure successful transfer of new products from development to manufacturing.

This position includes laboratory roles for validation and qualification of new chemicals, transferring of new products and processes, lead on chemistry related projects, support GCS functions & failure investigation of commercialized products; support processes to ensure performance within expected parameters, coordinates and work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, and Operations, to achieve production goals and maintain high-quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Compliance:

·    Ensure strict adherence to chemical handling and safety protocols in both the production and laboratory environments.

·    Ensure chemical compliance with local and other regulatory bodies.

·    Provide updated records/ data to relevant parties and regulatory bodies.

·    Manage waste disposal and hazardous material protocols, ensuring environmental safety compliance.

·    Direct and train production staff to ensure adherence to manufacturing standards and safety regulations.

·    Address and mitigate any safety hazards in the area.

Production Management:

·    Planning, organizing, and managing the chemical laboratory and chemical production processes.

·    Ensure production targets are met within the specified time and budget constraints.

·    Monitor the daily operations of the manufacturing floor to ensure efficiency and productivity.

·    Provide updated records/ data to relevant parties, e.g. quality, logistics and production control to support smooth cooperation and effective communication among all relevant departments.

·    Monitor and ensure physical and system information are accurate and updated.

·    Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned by director.

Laboratory Operations:

·    Manage laboratory technicians in conducting tests, analysis, and research for chemical production.

·    Oversee the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring precision and reliability in testing processes.

·    Ensure laboratory practices comply with industry standards and safety regulations.

·    Prepare reports based on test results and collaborate with production teams for support and improvements.

Quality Control:

·    Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure products meet company standards, customer expectations and regulatory specifications.

·    Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specification and operating or production problems.

·    Conduct regular inspections and audits of the production processes.

·    Address and resolve any issues related to product quality or laboratory results.

·    Team Leadership & Coordination:

·    Organize, manage, communicate, and take actions to ensure efficient and effective operations.

·    Lead, mentor, and develop a team of laboratory and production staff, ensuring a high-performance culture.

·    Coordinate and work with applicable functions for daily, weekly, monthly activities to ensure manufacturing operations run according to established facility specifications and KPIs.

·    Foster a positive and productive work environment.

·    Coordinate with the engineering and R&D departments to ensure seamless integration of new product into the manufacturing process.

·    Management support, e.g. engagement, staffing, performance appraisal, motivation, and training.

Process Improvement:

·    Identify areas for process improvements and implement solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.

·    Keep up to date with the latest chemical production technologies, lab techniques, and industry trends.

·    Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing projects.

Inventory Management:

·    Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, produced chemicals, and laboratory supplies.

·    Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure timely availability of materials and chemicals.

·    Manage the storage and handling of hazardous materials and chemicals in compliance with safety regulations.

Documentation and Reporting:

·    Maintain accurate records of production activities, including work orders, inventory levels, and quality control reports.

·    Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, quality issues, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

RESPONSIBILITY SCOPE:

·    Operate from OpCo goals and targets.

·    Job is managerial to the extent that daily work directions and instructions are provided to the department.

·    Decisions are made within prescribed operating guidelines.

·    Accountable for budget preparation and compliance with operating budget.

·    Accountability for assets.

·    Informally make recommendations concerning planning.

·    Recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm.

·    Involves a moderate degree of complexity.

·    Contacts are normally made with others inside and outside OpCo in different functions and regions.

·    Contacts are usually with immediate associates and director.

QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

·    Bachelor's degree or minimum of 8 years' experience Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

·    At least 8 years' experience in chemical manufacturing, preferably in laboratory and related functions.

·    Minimum of 5 years of experience in managerial roles.

·    Strong understanding of chemical production with extensive knowledge of chemical production processes, such as batch production, continuous production, or custom chemical synthesis.

·    Familiarity with laboratory testing techniques, such as titration, spectroscopy, chromatography, Silica and pH measurement.

·    Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) tools and techniques.

·    Able to communicate effectively using English language skill in a technical level.

·    In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 and/or other relevant quality management standards.

·    Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

·    Knowledge of manufacturing process with Oracle ERP, AGILE PLM, QMS is advantageous.

·    Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

·    Excellent leadership and team management skills.

·    Great attention to detail and organizational skills.

·    Take initiative, dedicated, and hardworking.

·    Strategic thinking and root cause problems solving mindset.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS:

·    The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in laboratory and chemical manufacturing environments. Daily activities involve hazardous chemicals in proximity.

·    The position generally involves occasional sitting; frequent standing, occasional walking; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; frequent kneeling, twisting, and balancing; occasional climbing; and, frequent reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, and operation of equipment and machinery.

·    The environmental conditions generally include ambient inside temperature with sufficient lighting levels. The use of protective clothing, respirators, ESD and PPE is required in accordance with workplace conditions.

Position: Medical Sales Manager (Medical laboratory / Diagnostics/ In Vitro Diagnostics) 50-60K

Based:  BKK

Contact Recruiter: Kanokphan

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the sales performance of the team to ensure targets are met in alignment with company goals.
• Gather and analyze customer data to develop strategic plans and improve business development initiatives.
• Conduct training and development for team members, enhance work processes, and motivate the team to achieve organizational objectives.
• Drive business growth by identifying innovative solutions and seeking potential business opportunities across all channels to develop effective sales strategies.
• Other assigned tasks by the Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Science, or other related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in sales or as a Product Specialist in the scientific/medical instrument industry, medical-related businesses, and/or medical laboratory sectors.
• At least 5 years of experience in team management or leadership roles.
• Good communication in English (Communicate with client, e-mail, and document.)

Attractive salary and generous fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.

Interested candidates please send your application letter with resume, current and expected salary with contact details and refer the position as a Medical Sales Manager.

If you believe that you are the right one, call Kanokphan "NOW"

Key Responsibilities:

Strategies to achieve income targets

• Be a one stop service
• Look for additional external laboratories to expand testing capabilities and build relationships with them.

Strategy for develop testing for new item.

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance laboratory capabilities in line with customer needs.
• Collaborate with external laboratories to support each other to meet customer testing needs.

Maintain and Expand scope for ISO/IEC 17025 system.

• Seek opportunities to increase laboratory capabilities.

Manage calibration to be efficient and in accordance with the plan.

• Follow up on internal and external calibration plans.
• Look for ways to reduce calibration costs.

Manage the use of machines to be efficient and to their full potential.

Budget Planning and Cost Management

• Develop the laboratory department's budget in alignment with the company's business objectives.
• Manage the budget efficiently, considering testing costs.
• Analyze and track actual expenditures versus planned budget, providing corrective actions when budget deviations occur.
• Evaluate and control testing costs to match sales.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken) for communication with global teams and customers.
• Understanding of automotive industry standards and regulations (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO
• Understanding of laboratory standards and regulations (ISO/IEC
• Experience in managing and overseeing engineering testing , Calibration measurement, or related fields.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, product testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in leading a team or supervising engineers in a laboratory.

• Strong knowledge of testing product and material properties.

• Strong knowledge in testing design, pneumatic system, PLC control.
• Knowledge of testing equipment in various fields such as material strength, fatigue resistance, weather    resistance, etc.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Calibration system.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with data management tools and quality control software.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Proficiency in Minitab program.
• Familiarity with LABView software.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Location: Pathum Thani, Navanakorn industrial

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 fit for purpose on technical support of Indochina market, Vietnam market and NQAC Navanakorn, ensuring the Nestle Good Laboratory Practice (NGLP), Laboratory safety and technical requirements of the Quality System are constantly improved and updated.
• Provide scientific laboratory training and support to Nestle and co-manufacturer laboratories in Indochina market and Vietnam market that under SPOC
• Provide fit for purpose on chemistry analytical services to the markets in their region through ensuring the proficiency and effectiveness of chemistry lab operation.
• Act as technical Management team and deputy quality manager (as ISO/IEC of NQAC ensuring the technical requirements of the area response are constantly improved and updated.
• Manage the training portfolio for NQAC staff for consistent competency and skills development
• Support supervisor to manage NQAC lab support team on customer services and SHE Champion
• Plan and control the CAPEX & Maintenance (Laboratory materials, M&R etc.) cost for lab operation following prescribed guidelines. Responsible for the cost-efficient functioning of the section through cost control and efficiency improvement initiatives (Man, Machine, Material, Method)
• Maintain & update the documented and procedure, ensure that all documents are up to date and in line with the actual practice.

ARE YOU A FIT?

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Demonstrated competence in their specific field to support business requirements:
• 5 yrs experience in application of analytical techniques
• Previously deputy team leader or deputy technical or quality manage.
• Lead auditor and technical auditor for ISO/IEC 17025
• Experience in successfully implementing analytical methods
• Training and Coaching of analysts in Techniques
• Successful RCA (GSTD)
• Participating in audit teams and/or improvement projects with more   senior staff members
• Establishing networks of experts (NRC) through projects

*** Only shortlisted candidates will be notified ***

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 fit for purpose on technical support of Indochina market, Vietnam market and NQAC Navanakorn, ensuring the Nestle Good Laboratory Practice (NGLP), Laboratory safety and technical requirements of the Quality System are constantly improved and updated.
• Provide scientific laboratory training and support to Nestle and co-manufacturer laboratories in Indochina market and Vietnam market that under SPOC
• Provide fit for purpose on chemistry analytical services to the markets in their region through ensuring the proficiency and effectiveness of chemistry lab operation.
• Act as technical Management team and deputy quality manager (as ISO/IEC of NQAC ensuring the technical requirements of the area response are constantly improved and updated.
• Manage the training portfolio for NQAC staff for consistent competency and skills development
• Support supervisor to manage NQAC lab support team on customer services and SHE Champion
• Plan and control the CAPEX & Maintenance (Laboratory materials, M&R etc.) cost for lab operation following prescribed guidelines. Responsible for the cost-efficient functioning of the section through cost control and efficiency improvement initiatives (Man, Machine, Material, Method)
• Maintain & update the documented and procedure, ensure that all documents are up to date and in line with the actual practice.

ARE YOU A FIT?

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Demonstrated competence in their specific field to support business requirements:
• 5 yrs experience in application of analytical techniques
• Previously deputy team leader or deputy technical or quality manager
• Experience in successfully implementing analytical methods
• Training and Coaching of analysts in Techniques
• Successful RCA (GSTD)
• Participating in audit teams and/or improvement projects with more senior staff members
• Establishing networks of experts (NRC) through projects

Quality Control Manager (QC Manager) Responsibilities & Duties :

• Develop and implement quality control processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance data.
• Lead and train quality control teams.
• Handle customer complaints and provide solutions to quality issues.
• Maintain detailed records of quality control operations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of production processes.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and update quality control documentation regularly.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality of raw materials.
• Oversee product testing and validation procedures.
• Prepare and present quality reports to upper management.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.

Quality Control Manager (QC Manager) Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Science , Major : Chemical, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry.
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in quality control or quality assurance.
• In-depth understanding of quality control procedures and legal standards.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Proven experience in managing quality assurance projects.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis.
• Understanding of production processes and quality criteria.

Role & Responsibilities :

• Manage Quality Systems to ensure finished product meet the quality standard and for consumer satisfaction. Deliver quality and accurate reports to decrease operational time and costs.
• Follow the Strategic Quality Plan to support business growth.

Business Results :

• Assist Q&FS Manager to manage Quality system to align with the PepsiCo Quality System such as QAS and Food Safety Policies such as AIB, HACCP, ISO22000, Food Defense and Thai Food Regulation.
• Manage to ensure products are evaluated and tested in accordance with PepsiCo Standard and Thai Food Regulation requirement. Manage all activities in the Laboratory.
• Manage to control the product quality to specification compliance and prevent unqualified finished goods going out to customers.
• Assist Q&FS Manager to manage MOH plan to achieve target setting.
• Drive continuous improvement thru productivity program to deliver productivity project to achieve the target. Reduced waste from hold, rejected product to support Plant TE.
• Support EHS system.

People Results:

• Develop team technical capability.
• Develop team competencies.
• Encourage subordinates to work in a team and cross function.
• Self-development.

Qualifications:

• Master or Bachelor of Science in Food Science Food Industry, Food Engineering, Argo Industry or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years' working experience in Quality and Food Safety system in food manufacturing.
• Good computer literature in Microsoft office.
• Good written and communication skills in English and Thai
• Experience in dealing with food safety risks and product quality issues in food manufacturing.
• Leadership skills.
• HACCP and ISO22000 knowledge.
• Experience in SAP is preferable.
• A good team player, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able travel across country for training or co-manufacturing audit.

Desirable:

• Experience in SAP execution.
• Experience in AIB program.
• Experience as project leader of ISO22000, FSSC22000, and other Food System.
• Experience as an auditor in Internal Audit.
• Experience as a project team of quality improvement project.
• Experience in budgeting.