Laboratory Manager

• University degree or advanced vocational qualification in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Analysis & Quality Control, or a related field.
• Experience managing laboratory operations, equipment, facilities, or technical activities within an industrial or R&D environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety practices, chemical management, risk assessment, and documentation standards.
• Experience with purchasing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including EHS, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, IT, suppliers, and laboratory users.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience using systems and tools for inventory management, task tracking, and record keeping.
• Functional English skills for communication with suppliers and regional or global stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Visible commitment to safety, compliance, and risk prevention.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a proactive and accountable approach.
• Experience applying risk-based decision-making in laboratory environments.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence and laboratory effectiveness.

Are you passionate about creating safe, efficient, and high-performing laboratory environments that enable R&D innovation?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

The role is based in Benicarló, Spain (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Process R&D laboratories, ensuring a safe, organized, and productive working environment.
• Optimize laboratory organization, space utilization, reagent management, and inventory control to support experimental activities efficiently.
• Ensure the availability of laboratory supplies, shared services, and resources needed for R&D operations.
• Manage laboratory equipment throughout its lifecycle, including procurement, installation, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Purchasing, IT, suppliers, and laboratory users to support laboratory capabilities and improvements.
• Oversee laboratory safety practices, documentation, risk assessments, and compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Support onboarding and training of new laboratory users, promoting best practices and safe working behaviors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, sustainability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory records, procedures, and operational documentation to ensure effective laboratory management.