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We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.\nThe role is based in Benicarló, Spain (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.\nWhere You'll Make a Difference\nLead the day-to-day operations of the Process R&D laboratories, ensuring a safe, organized, and productive working environment.\nOptimize laboratory organization, space utilization, reagent management, and inventory control to support experimental activities efficiently.\nEnsure the availability of laboratory supplies, shared services, and resources needed for R&D operations.\nManage laboratory equipment throughout its lifecycle, including procurement, installation, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and upgrades.\nCoordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Purchasing, IT, suppliers, and laboratory users to support laboratory capabilities and improvements.\nOversee laboratory safety practices, documentation, risk assessments, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.\nSupport onboarding and training of new laboratory users, promoting best practices and safe working behaviors.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, sustainability, reliability, and cost efficiency.\nMaintain laboratory records, procedures, and operational documentation to ensure effective laboratory management.\nWhat Makes You the Right Fit\nUniversity degree or advanced vocational qualification in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Analysis & Quality Control, or a related field.\nExperience managing laboratory operations, equipment, facilities, or technical activities within an industrial or R&D environment.\nStrong knowledge of laboratory safety practices, chemical management, risk assessment, and documentation standards.\nExperience with purchasing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining laboratory equipment.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, IT, suppliers, and laboratory users.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.\nExperience using systems and tools for inventory management, task tracking, and record keeping.\nFunctional English skills for communication with suppliers and regional or global stakeholders.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.\nHow Would You Stand Out?\nDemonstrated ability to influence and lead initiatives without direct authority.\nStrong planning, prioritization, and attention-to-detail capabilities.\nVisible commitment to safety, compliance, and risk prevention.\nProven problem-solving skills with a proactive and accountable approach.\nExperience applying risk-based decision-making in laboratory environments.\nExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nContinuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence and laboratory effectiveness.\nWhy Choose Us?\nJoin a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition committed to innovation and sustainability.\nWork in an inclusive and collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.\nAccess opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your expertise across functions and geographies.\nParticipate in regional and global projects and cross-functional initiatives.\nMake a direct impact on laboratory safety, reliability, and Process R&D effectiveness.\nGrow your career while contributing to the development of innovative solutions that improve everyday products.\nWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. 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