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Laboratory Technician

On-site in Teruel·Full-time·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)

Grupo Térvalis

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Hours: Rotating shifts, including nights
Work mode: On-site, Teruel
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan

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ISO 17025

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stability and development: Stable job position with an indefinite contract in a new production center, within a solid and expanding business group.

Continuous learning: Practical training in advanced analytical techniques, industrial bioprocesses, and high-demand regulations (ISO 17025 and ENAC).

Environment and culture: Excellent working atmosphere based on closeness, collaboration, and mutual support.

Company benefits: Flexible compensation plan (private medical insurance, nursery) and exclusive advantages from the Club Térvalis.

The role

At Fertinagro Biotech, as part of Grupo Térvalis, we lead innovation in plant nutrition and sustainable fertilization. We develop advanced solutions that drive agricultural productivity while actively caring for the environment.

For the startup and consolidation of our new factory in Teruel, we need to hire a Laboratory Technician. If you are looking to start or consolidate your career in a leading center, here you will have a direct role in high-impact projects linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 8, 9, and 15).

What you'll do

You will join a modern biotechnology-oriented laboratory, equipped with bioreactors and accredited under ISO 17025 and ENAC standards. You will carry out your activities in both bioprocess monitoring and analytical quality control:

Fermentation and bioprocesses: Operational monitoring of microbiological fermentation processes at laboratory scale and collaboration in scaling up to pilot plant and industrial production.

Post-processing: Support in the subsequent treatments of the biomass/broth until the final product is obtained.

Analytical quality control: Sampling, preparation, and physico-chemical and microbiological analysis of samples from operating processes and finished products.

Equipment and facilities: Calibrations, verifications, and basic maintenance of analytical and fermentation equipment.

Quality management: Recording of technical data, sample management, handling of returns, and drafting of Non-Conformity Reports (NCR).

What profile are we looking for?

Training: Higher Vocational Training (CFGS) in the Chemistry branch: Analysis and Quality Control Laboratory, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Health, or related degrees.

Experience: We value previous experience in laboratories or industrial plants within the chemical or biotechnological sector, but it is not an excluding requirement. We bet on junior profiles with a desire to learn and develop.

Attitude and values: Commitment, technical curiosity, sense of camaraderie, and ease of working in a team.

Availability: Flexibility to work rotating shifts in the morning, afternoon, and night (Monday to Friday / Monday to Sunday with planned rest days).

About Grupo Térvalis

Grupo Térvalis is a diversified Spanish agri-food group headquartered in Teruel, Spain. The company operates across the entire agricultural value chain, from the production and packaging of fresh vegetables to the development of ready-to-eat meals and the management of logistics and distribution. It is a significant player in the European agri-food sector, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability in its operations.

In Spain, Térvalis has its main operational hub in Teruel, with additional facilities in the surrounding region of Aragon. The company is known for its commitment to quality and its role in the Spanish agri-food industry. For international professionals, Térvalis offers opportunities in a sector that is central to Spain's economy, with roles that may involve engineering, production management, and quality control, making it a relevant employer for those looking to work in a stable and growing industry.

Industry: Agriculture and Diversified
Founded: 1985
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Teruel, Spain
In Spain: Teruel

Good to know if you are moving

Térvalis is headquartered in Teruel, a smaller city in Aragon, which may appeal to professionals seeking a more authentic Spanish experience rather than a big-city posting.
The company operates in the agri-food sector, a key industry in Spain, offering roles in engineering, production, and quality control.
As a diversified group, Térvalis may offer opportunities across different business lines, from agriculture to food processing.
The working language is likely Spanish, so a good level of Spanish is important for international hires.

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