Head of Analytics specializing in Instrumental Analysis | Leiter Analytik (m/w/d) spezialisiert auf instrumentelle Analytik
FLORAPHARM Pflanzliche Naturprodukte GmbH
Job Summary
This role is for a Head of Analytics to lead the establishment and operation of an in-house laboratory specializing in instrumental analysis for a leading manufacturer of tea blends. The professional will be responsible for setting up the lab, primarily utilizing GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS systems, and managing their commissioning, maintenance, and care. Key activities include revalidating existing test methods, implementing new analytical procedures for determining pesticide residues, contaminants, and plant ingredients, and generating comprehensive test reports. Candidates must possess a degree in Chemistry, Bioanalytics, Food Chemistry, or a related field, or have extensive chemical-technical training combined with multi-year experience in laboratory management. Practical experience with GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS systems is essential. This position offers an interesting and varied field of work, attractive products, short decision-making processes, and flexible working hours within a continuously growing company.
Required Skills
Education
Completed degree in Chemistry, Bioanalytics, Food Chemistry, or a comparable field; or extensive chemical-technical training.
Experience
- Multi-year professional experience in laboratory management (if degree is a chemical-technical training)
- Professional experience in the specified analytical tasks (GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS)
- Professional experience in a laboratory setting
- Experience in the field of Microbiology (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Full-time position; Location in Scheßlitz near Bamberg, Germany.