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• At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

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• As our Sr. Quality Control Laboratory Coordinator, you will be based at the Orindiúva-SP Plant and report directly to the Quality Manager. This role requires hands-on engagement on the laboratory floor, ensuring compliance with safety standards, implementation of good laboratory practices, leadership in people and budget management, operation of lab equipment, production support, and product batch release. You will also lead quality processes for early management and validation of innovation, VIP, supply security, and technology projects.
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• Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality while upholding company standards and procedures.
• Comply with all GLP, GMP, Safety, and Environmental regulations, in addition to corporate policies.
• Coordinate overall laboratory activities, including the creation and maintenance of lab procedures.
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methodologies and procedures.
• Lead and manage a team working across shifts and administrative hours, ensuring high levels of motivation, quality, and productivity.
• Prepare the annual budget and monitor/control monthly budget performance (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Support customer complaint investigations through data analysis and report preparation.
• Align laboratory activities with Production and Technology teams.
• Implement and maintain the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and oversee document control programs and procedures.
• Perform critical analysis of all laboratory-released data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and approve the use of external laboratories, including critical review of issued reports.
• Implement raw material and ingredient control programs, including incoming inspections.
• Manage chemical reagents in compliance with federal/civil police and military regulations.
• Plan laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance in collaboration with the Plant Maintenance team.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping practices to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Interface with other Corbion laboratories in Brazil and globally.
• Provide support for company-wide projects as required.
• Investigate all Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and lead appropriate actions.
• Participate in EHS activities, including accident investigations and hazard identification, as well as HACCP programs.
• Manage the issuance of Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and product release processes.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions arising from internal or external audits.
• Stop operations immediately and notify leadership in the event of anomalies or high-risk situations.
• Identify and respond promptly to adverse conditions with appropriate corrective measures.
• Attend meetings as required and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster teamwork and a culture of mutual respect.
• Coordinate and apply risk management principles across projects.
• Provide Quality Risk Analysis to support LT and Local Gate decisions.
• Evaluate and validate the quality impact of new or modified equipment.
• Conduct capability analysis of new raw materials and packaging components.
• Define and implement quality control plans for new suppliers and materials.
• Establish quality control plans for incoming, in-process, and finished products during plant trials, commissioning, and monitoring periods.
• Develop and oversee launch validation plans, ensuring execution until factory sign-off.
• Train Orindiuva´s factory and/or third-party manufacturers (3PMs) in quality procedures, including  sampling and analytical methods.
• Lead quality processes in early phase management and validation of innovation, VIP, and technology projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Laboratory Coordination, including People Leadership and Budget Management, with strong command of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience in the Chemical, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical industries, or accredited External Service Laboratories is preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in Microbiology, Physicochemical Analyses, and advanced instrumental techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC), along with a solid understanding of Food/Feed Safety and Environmental Standards.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences (mandatory). A postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English (speaking, listening, and writing) is required.

•  About Corbion

• Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

• Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace.  All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.

• Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.

• EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

• Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.