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