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Laboratory Manager and Production Support

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 14 Oct)

Agency
Adecco España

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Overview

Salary
€30,000 - €35,000 a year

About €1,930 - €2,200 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours
Monday to Friday
Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree or Higher Vocational Training (CFGS) in Chemistry or similar.

Experience in an industrial laboratory, preferably in a company within the chemical sector.

Demonstrable experience in gas chromatography.

Knowledge of FID detectors and refractometers.

Experience in separation and distillation techniques.

Ability to lead a department and coordinate with production.

Practical, analytical profile oriented towards continuous improvement.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable incorporation into a consolidated chemical company.

Strategic position with laboratory leadership and direct participation in production.

Technical environment where you can combine analytical work and plant presence.

Schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00 h.

Salary between €30,000 and €35,000 gross per year, depending on experience provided.

If you are looking for a position where you can combine laboratory, quality, and production within a chemical industrial environment, this could be a great opportunity for you.

The role

Would you like to lead a laboratory and participate actively in the production processes of a chemical plant?

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager to join a company in the chemical sector located in Cornellà del Terri. The selected person will lead the laboratory area, but will also have a very close role to production, collaborating in process monitoring, product control, and the resolution of technical incidents in the plant.

This is an ideal position for a senior profile who wants to combine analytical laboratory management with an active presence in the production environment.

What will your mission be?

Guarantee the quality of products and processes through analytical control, participating actively in production to ensure the correct functioning of industrial processes, and leading the laboratory department.

What you'll do

What will you do on a day-to-day basis?

Lead and coordinate the daily activity of the laboratory.

Perform and supervise physicochemical analyses of raw materials, in-process product, and finished product.

Work with gas chromatography, FID detectors, refractometers, and other analytical equipment.

Perform sampling and controls both in the laboratory and directly in the plant.

Provide technical support to the production department, participating in the monitoring and optimization of production processes.

Collaborate actively with production to resolve process and quality incidents.

Participate in industrial tests, manufacturing adjustments, and validation of production parameters.

Collaborate in separation processes, molecular distillation, and fractional distillation.

Monitor results and implement improvements to optimize yield and quality.

Coordinate the industrial and semi-industrial laboratory.

Hiring process

1 interview

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About Adecco España

Adecco España is the Spanish subsidiary of The Adecco Group, the world's largest staffing and recruitment company. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Adecco operates in over 60 countries and provides workforce solutions across a wide range of industries, including logistics, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and technology. In Spain, Adecco is one of the leading employment agencies, connecting thousands of workers with temporary and permanent positions across the country, from warehouse and industrial roles to administrative and customer service positions.

Adecco's Spain presence is extensive, with offices in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao, among others. The company is known for its strong focus on workforce flexibility and career development, offering training and upskilling opportunities. For international professionals, Adecco Spain provides a gateway to the Spanish job market, with many roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in customer service and technical positions. The work culture is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on matching candidates to the right opportunities.

Industry
Staffing
Website
adecco.com

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Additional information

At Adecco, we believe in equal opportunities and we are committed to Talent Without Labels.

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