Azelis moves goods but more importantly; we move markets! Through the application of science, we act as catalysts for innovations that positively impact people, communities, and our planet for a more sustainable future. By creating innovative formulations, we enable our customers to win and our principals to grow.
As a global leader in the distribution of specialty ingredients, we partner with approximately 2,200 suppliers and combine our deep industry expertise to bring our 63,000 customers’ products to life. Within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals, we’re breaking new ground in our technical laboratories and professional local headquarters by creating opportunities through innovation. Globally, we employ approximately 4,200 talented individuals across 60+ countries.
Azelis Czech Republic is looking for a Laboratory Manager for the Food & Nutrition business in the Central Europe Region (Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary), based in Prague.
The Laboratory Manager supervises the dedicated laboratory activities, formulation development, sample/prototype creation, testing and product characterization in order to support the commercial team (sales, product management, Principal Development Managers, etc.). The role contributes technical expertise to innovation initiatives and is responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation, records, and knowledge management practices.
Main Accountabilities- Formulation development and optimization
- Manage, develop and manufacture products in accordance with customer formulations;
- Evaluate stability tests;
- Support the manufacturing of products to develop and evaluate formulation.
- Information sharing and record keeping
- Ensure accurate records are kept in line with regulatory requirements;
- Maintain stock records where required;
- Act as technical interface towards principals and customers;
- Contribute to best practice sharing within the technical community EMEA.
- Training and consulting
- Train customers, internal colleagues and suppliers on products and applications;
- Support marketing and sales with customer and supplier events;
- Support sales with customer problem solving.
- Line management and supervisory responsibility of the laboratory activities.
- Health and Safety
- Responsible for all health and safety procedures in the laboratory;
- Continuously improve health and safety procedures;
- Ensure all team members follow health and safety procedures;
- Provide training to team members where required.
- Sustainability
- Translate the Group’s Sustainability Strategy into concrete job-related action items and contribute actively and timely to the implementation of the sustainability KPIs
- Identify and follow up on technical trends, improve technical capabilities accordingly;
- Take up responsibility for overarching, regional project activities;
- Best practices sharing within the technical community EMEA.
- Master’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum 5 years of laboratory management experience in the food industry, including direct customer-facing and supplier management responsibilities.
- Broad chemical and application knowledge in Food & Nutrition;
- Experience in laboratory management;
- Ability to influence and achieve results through others;
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels both internally and externally;
- Analytical skills;
- Good knowledge of English;
- Excellent written and spoken Czech (native speaker level).
- Advanced user of various IT tools.
Reporting line and organisational level
Technical Director Food & Nutrition
Internal and external stakeholders of the role- Internal: Sales, Business Managers, Managing Directors, regional Market Segment Directors, Product Managers and Principal Development Managers
- External: Customers and Suppliers
The requirements of the job will develop and change due to the needs of the business and the job holder will be expected to adapt to these changes. This list is not exhaustive and the job holder will be expected to carry out any tasks and duties for which he/she is trained.
We Offer
Friendly and supportive team environment.
Flexible working conditions aligned with operational requirements
Opportunities for professional development and participation in international projects.
Meal allowance, transport allowance, additional vacation days based on tenure and 3 sick days annually.
Pension/life insurance contribution and performance-based bonus scheme.
Opportunity to use English daily and attend language courses.
Full-time position based in Prague 6 – Dejvice.
Our Promise to You
People are our key assets. The Azelis culture embraces change as an opportunity to grow, learn and become even better at what we do. Our values—Innovative & Resourceful, Agile & Empowered, Collaborative & Respectful, Transparent & Results Oriented—guide everything we do.
How to Apply
Apply directly via the link on this page by submitting your CV and relevant documents in Czech and English. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you in advance for your interest in joining Azelis.
www.azelis.com
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific field.
- Minimum 5 years of laboratory management experience in the food industry, including customer-facing and supplier management responsibilities.
- Broad chemical and application knowledge in Food & Nutrition.
- Experience in laboratory management.
- Ability to influence and achieve results through others.
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels both internally and externally.
- Analytical skills.
- Good knowledge of English.
- Excellent written and spoken Czech (native speaker level).
- Advanced user of various IT tools.
What We Do
As a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, we are committed to creating value for principals and customers whilst providing a great work environment and career opportunities. Azelis has 4,200+ employees across 65 countries worldwide. We work with around 2,800 principals to provide a diverse range of innovative products/services to 63,000+ customers. Our industry-dedicated sales teams have specialist product and application knowledge, combined with business know-how, enabling us to add value in all business relationships. We’re always looking to add new talent to our team and encourage and support the personal and professional growth of all employees. Specialties include: Life Sciences: Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Agricultural & Environmental Industrial Chemicals: CASE, Electronics, Essential Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Advanced Materials & Additives, Chemicals, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids, Other Applications, Textiles, Leather & Paper At Azelis, our partnerships with customers and principals remain at the heart of our activities. As a leading global innovation service provider, our entrepreneurial approach to doing business is reflected in our can-do attitude. Across our network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance along the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated and unique digital service to customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. Striving to create a positive impact on the environment and communities around the world, we are top-industry-rated by Sustainalytics. Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We aim to provide effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions. Our business is your business
