Laboratory Manager

Calucem; Almería; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a leading specialty cement producer as a Laboratory Manager, where you'll oversee laboratory operations and support global sales teams. Drive innovation in product development while ensuring safety and quality in all laboratory processes. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the construction industry through sustainable solutions.

Formación

• Experience in project management and team management.
• Knowledge of CAC clinker and mortar formulations.

Responsabilidades

• Manage laboratory team and advise on test methods.
• Oversee R&D projects and ensure timely completion of analyses.
• Collaborate on new product developments and customer projects.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Team Management

Customer Support

Building Chemistry

Innovation

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Step into an exciting opportunity with Molins, a solid and solvent company with a long history of innovation and growth. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals who foster a collaborative and supportive environment.

Imagine, project, and build your own career. At Molins, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career path, continuously learn and evolve while contributing your expertise to meaningful projects. If you’re ready to make an impact and help build a better future, this is the place for you.

And speaking about the future, shall we talk about yours?

JOB DESCRIPTION

Calucem is a specialty cement producer with around 100 years of experience in Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC).

After nearly a century as leaders in calcium aluminate cement solutions, Calucem is renewing its visual identity by aligning with Molins, the company it belongs to.

Our new logo reflects our ongoing purpose: driving social development and improving people's quality of life through innovative and sustainable construction solutions.

We are seeking a highly experienced Laboratory Manager responsible for the global technical centre. The role involves providing laboratory support to global sales and technical teams to ensure sales development aligns with our ambitions.

The Laboratory Manager oversees the development of laboratory know-how, manages project deliverables (R&D, innovation, product development), leads the laboratory team in work organization, skills development, safety, and equipment supervision, and reports to the CCTO, consolidating information to monitor company performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Laboratory Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting customers across all sales regions and application fields (Building Chemistry, Refractories, Rapid Hardening Binders, etc.).
• Managing the laboratory team, advising, and evaluating laboratory test methods.
• Ensuring safety, supply, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Following up on customer projects and conducting visits to support sales.
• Understanding customer requirements and implementing them in research projects and trials.
• Managing research and development projects with customers and external partners.
• Developing product formulations and branch-specific innovations.
• Overseeing new product developments and aligning with customer expectations through lab testing in coordination with Technical Managers.
• Ensuring timely completion of analyses.
• Collaborating on the development and optimization of new or alternative binders.
• Preparing reports and supporting the team in report creation.
• Assisting in preparing data for marketing and technical support documents.
• Attending courses and training as required by the employer.
• Adhering to procedures, quality plans, and safety regulations, including environmental protections and waste disposal.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by superiors, within professional competence and physical and mental capacity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a professional who meets the following criteria:

• Skills in project management, team management, CAC clinker knowledge, mortar formulations, customer support, and building chemistry, with a professional network in this field.
• Strong communication, innovation, flexibility, entrepreneurial spirit, safety awareness, and cross-functional collaboration skills.