Coordenador de Laboratorio
Core
Technical coordination of chemical testing operations for Food Contact, textiles/leather/footwear, and toys/children's products, ensuring reliable results, deadlines, and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
Role type
Senior technical laboratory coordinator (ISO/IEC 17025)
Builds
Accredited chemical test reports and validated methods for global clients
Domain
Chemical analysis / Regulatory compliance / Consumer goods
Required skills
Chromatography (GC-MS, headspace, HPLC), Atomic spectroscopy (ICP-OES, ICP-MS), Method validation, Measurement uncertainty calculation, ISO/IEC 17025 auditing, Root cause analysis, Team leadership, Regulatory knowledge (ANVISA, REACH, FDA, CPSIA, EN 71)
Preferred skills
LC-MS/MS, VOC emission chambers, LIMS systems, Spanish language
Technologies
ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC-MS, headspace, TD-GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, UV-Vis
Responsibilities
Define applicable test methods per destination legislation and client RSLs; Plan migration test conditions (simulants, time, temperature); Implement, develop, and validate analytical methods; Review raw data, chromatograms, and spectra; Approve compliance reports; Manage quality control (control charts, blanks, duplicates, proficiency tests); Conduct internal and external audits; Manage non-conformities and corrective actions; Calibrate and maintain instrumental park; Lead, train, and qualify analysts; Support commercial team with scope definition and pricing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership