Técnico de Laboratorio

Description du poste:

Your 'day to day':
Ensure the timely execution of physical analyses in accordance with ISO standards (including ISO 17025) and guarantee product quality at the source through chromatography-based analytical analysis.

Major accountabilities:
* Perform tests and analyses on cigarettes following applicable procedures and analytical methods, with a focus on chromatography.
* Ensure the integrity and timely reporting of analytical results in the designated systems.
* Align with quality standards and maintain full adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Keep all procedures and formats aligned with ISO 17025, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements up to date.
* Participate in internal and external audits.
* Contribute to Safety and Environmental objectives, encouraging a culture of sustainability across all PMI activities. Identify quality and safety deviations (QRP, BOS, Risk Assessment, etc.) and take appropriate action.
* Investigate non-conformities and deviations in a timely manner. Investigate critical deviations, define disposal actions, and support corrective actions when required.
* Lead equipment verification, calibration, and maintenance according to schedule.
* Propose and follow up on quality improvement initiatives within the Laboratory or other Operations processes.
* Analyze information and participate in small-scale projects that influence product quality.
* Provide support for special analyses and act as backup for other laboratories when needed.

Who we're looking for:
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
* 2-3 years of experience in Quality, preferably with chromatography analysis within FMCG, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
* Advanced knowledge of ISO 17025 and experience working in a certified laboratory.
* Skills in priority setting, problem solving, and collaboration.
* Fluent in Spanish and intermediate level of English