Overview:

Area of Deployment

Frankfurt IPH, new Nutrinova laboratory building (to be defined).

Nutrinova is a middle-sized joint venture of Mitsui & Co. and Celanese Corporation with a 50-year history of production and global distribution of sweetening and preservation solutions. Nutrinova pioneered the manufacturing and commercialization of the sweetener Acesulfame K and the preservatives Potassium Sorbate and Sorbic Acid while constantly following the highest standards and delivering premium quality products. With our products we address long-term growth, future-oriented, and crisis-proof markets. Our team comprises diverse international professionals from various countries, which is essential to our core values of respect and collaboration. Flat hierarchies, open doors, and short lines of communication enable us to solve all problems quickly and collaboratively. We maintain a strong safety culture and actively promote independent work, thus offering long-term prospects and development.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion.

**Celanese ist ein weltweit führendes Chemieunternehmen, das Spezialmaterialien herstellt, die in den meisten wichtigen Industriezweigen und Verbraucheranwendungen eingesetzt werden. In unseren Geschäftsbereichen setzen wir unser chemisches, technologisches und kommerzielles Know-how ein, um Werte für unsere Kunden, Mitarbeitenden und Aktionäre zu schaffen. Wir fördern die Nachhaltigkeit, indem wir verantwortungsvoll mit den von uns hergestellten Materialien umgehen und unser Portfolio an nachhaltigen Produkten erweitern, um den Anforderungen unserer Kunden und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir sind bestrebt, einen positiven Einfluss auf unsere Gemeinden auszuüben und die Integration in unseren Teams zu fördern. Die Celanese Corporation beschäftigt weltweit mehr als 11.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter und erzielte im Jahr 2024 einen Nettoumsatz von 10,3 Milliarden US-Dollar.

Your tasks

Purpose

Management of daily operations within a laboratory

Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities / Duties

• Lead the Nutrinova laboratory insourcing project, including infrastructure creation, staffing, etc.
• Sourcing, installation and qualification of the new laboratory equipment's
• Laboratory equipment software and laboratory network installation in cooperation with IT
• Guidance, delegation, and leadership of laboratory employees
• Organization of workflows, processes and availability of the necessary analytical service in the laboratory, if needed also possibly outside regular working hours (e.g., lab manager on duty, quality assurance on duty, etc.)
• Responsibility for issuing results, reviewing results, writing test methods and reports, preparing and/or reviewing and approving documentation, GMP/GLP conform
• Creation, evaluation, and approval of work instructions and validations
• Development, validation, qualification, control, calibration, and approval of new and existing methods and equipment
• Training and qualification of laboratory staff
• Provision of necessary resources for processes and occupational safety
• Monitoring compliance with internal and legal regulations regarding occupational safety, environmental and occupational protection, and quality in collaboration with Product Stewardship and Quality Management
• Responsible for handling customer requests and complaints in regards to analytical tests, methods or deviations
• Participation in internal and external audits to ensure and optimize work processes, occupational safety, and quality
• Planning, execution, and control of organizational, technical, and analytical projects
• Ensuring efficient and optimal systems, methods, processes, and equipment, including administration of various software
• Prioritization and assignment of routine and special tasks in daily operations and projects to subordinate employees
• Monitoring the execution of tasks
• Review and approval of work results
• Introduction, validation, and approval of methods and equipment
• Issuance of work approvals for the laboratory
• Onboarding of new employees

Your profile

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years of professional experience in an analytical, chemical or physical laboratory
• Strong skills in report writing and validations (DE/EN)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and device-specific software
  *Good command ofEnglish and German (spoken and written)
• Team leadership experience in a lab environment
• Min. 5 years of professional experience in an analytical, chemical or physical laboratory
• Strong skills in report writing and validations (DE/EN)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and device-specific software
  *Good command ofEnglish and German (spoken and written)
• Team leadership experience in a lab environment

Additional Desired Skills / Qualifications / Experience

Familiarity with quality systems (ISO 9001, GMP/GLP, ISO 17025, etc.)

Teamwork and communication skills

Structured and goal-oriented working style and problem-solving ability

High level of initiative and flexibility

Analytical thinking

Ability to learn new methods/equipment independently

Resilience and independence in working

Ability to accept and respond to criticism

We offer

Requisition ID
2025-22147

Country
Germany

City
Frankfurt

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