Western Europe Technical Manager

ALS; Altenberge; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Western Europe Technical Manager to coordinate major technical projects across Germany, France, and Switzerland, ensuring alignment with global objectives. The role focuses on method development, harmonization, automation, and sustainability while sharing best practices to promote OneALS and operational excellence.

The incumbent will collaborate with EMEA technical peers and regional General Managers to set priorities and will provide regular updates on progress and developments

Qualifications

• Good technical knowledge (laboratory practice) and analytical chemistry (or similar).
• Communication skills and ability to present.
• Innovative and positive attitude.
• Team player and target oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major technical projects across Western Europe (Germany, France, Switzerland) and align with ALS global objectives.
• Oversee method development and harmonization, automation, and sustainability efforts.
• Share best practices and promote operational excellence and the OneALS approach.
• Provide regular updates on major technical projects and method development activities within the region.
• Collaborate with regional General Managers and Laboratory Managers to establish priorities in technical development.
• Participate in ALS Technical Meetings and stay updated on the latest lab science and technology developments.

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Job position title: Western Europe Technical Manager

Reports to: Technical Director EMEA

The Western Europe Technical Manager is responsible for coordinating major technical projects across Western Europe - Germany, France, and Switzerland (across all sites) - and ensuring alignment with ALS global objectives and initiatives. This includes overseeing method development and harmonization, automation, sustainability efforts, and the sharing of best practices. The role also contributes to operational excellence and promotes the OneALS approach, while actively seeking out new technologies and innovation opportunities.

The position requires close collaboration with technical peers across the EMEA region to leverage technical knowledge and expertise, as well as with regional General Managers and Laboratory Managers to establish priorities in technical development and method development.

The Western Europe Technical Manager is also responsible for providing regular updates on major technical projects and method development activities within the region.

Other activities:

Active participation at ALS Technical Meetings

Stay up to date on the latest scientific and technology developments in the laboratory field

Requirements:

Good technical knowledge (laboratory practice), analytical chemistry (or similar)

Communication skills / presentation

Innovative and positive attitude

Team player and target oriented

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.