Method Development and Lab Manager Quality Control(m/w/x)

# Method Development and Lab Manager Quality Control (m/f/d) **Arbon** | **Full time** **Job Description:** In this position you will lead and oversee analytical development and quality control activities for our PhytoComplexes, branded EGDEOS. This role involves the development and validation of analytical methods to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of testing procedures. The manager will lead a team of analysts and technicians, ensuring efficient sample preparation, precise analysis, and continuous improvement of lab operations. **Key responsibilities:** * Design, optimize, and validate analytical methods with a focus on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other relevant techniques, to ensure consistency and accuracy in plant phytochemical analysis and animal feed analysis. * Interpret analytical results, troubleshoot discrepancies, and prepare comprehensive reports. * Organizing quality control analysis in close collaboration with the production team. * Responsible for stability studies. * Write specific standard operations procedures (e.g. for analytical methods, operation and maintenance of lab equipment). * Ensure proper functioning, calibration, and maintenance of analytical instruments to maintain operational integrity. * Ensure all laboratory procedures adhere to regulatory standards, industry best practices, and internal quality policies. * Supervise lab personnel, provide training on new techniques, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. * Identify opportunities for improving efficiency and accuracy of lab procedures through technological advancements and methodological innovations. * Contribute to the selection, qualification, and commissioning of new laboratory equipment. **Key Competencies & Requirements:** * Proven proficiency in a wide range of analytical techniques, with focus on HPLC and different technique used in sample preparations (e.g., SPE, flash chromatography and others). * Strong understanding of plant phytochemistry and its applications in quality control testing. * Ability to conduct chemical analysis of animal feed formulations to ensure compliance and efficacy. * Ability to troubleshoot analytical challenges and optimize testing procedures. * Strong managerial skills to lead a diverse team and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. * Precision in analytical testing, data documentation, and reporting. **Further requirements:** We are looking for an engaged, hands-on team member who is aiming to further develop her-/himself, the team, and the company. Your analytical mindset allows you to stay focused and maintain clarity even in hectic situations. As part of a dynamic environment, you will be involved in a wide range of responsibilities—so flexibility, initiative, and a hands-on attitude are essential. **Your qualification & attributes:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in analytical or organic chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field. * Proven professional experience in an analytical laboratory, ideally in the food or feed sector. * You are fluent in English, German is a plus. **What we offer** * We offer a highly creative, diverse, scientific, and imaginative environment with direct business impact and working in an interdisciplinary team with highly qualified, motivated people in a pleasant working environment and flexible working hours. * Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme * 25 vacation days * Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning platform. And we highly promote/create opportunities for personal and professional development * An informal global working environment with great colleagues This role will be based in Arbon, Thurgau, Switzerland. Full-time on-site presence in our Garden of the Future site is mandatory for close collaboration with the team and access to the laboratory. **Equal Opportunity Employer:** Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.