Lab Superintendent (Microbiology) – Navanakorn Factory

About the role

The Lab Superintendent will supervise daily microbiological testing activities at Nestlé's Navanakorn factory in Pathum Thani, ensuring efficient laboratory operations and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily microbiological testing activities and allocate resources to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Ensure analytical results are delivered accurately and within agreed turnaround times.
• Coordinate sample management, testing schedules, and overall laboratory workflow.
• Support troubleshooting and investigation of analytical deviations, atypical results, and non‑conformities.
• Escalate technical and operational issues to the Lab Manager when required.
• Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, Nestlé Good Laboratory Practices, SOPs, and quality requirements.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, work instructions, records, and technical files.
• Support method verification, method transfer, and routine performance monitoring of analytical methods.
• Supervise laboratory analysts/technicians and provide technical guidance on microbiological testing.
• Coordinate equipment calibration, maintenance, qualification, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and environmental requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Medical Technology or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in microbiological laboratory operations.
• Experience working in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories and familiarity with GMP, GLP or equivalent quality systems.
• Proven experience in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring and laboratory investigations.
• Previous experience leading a small team or acting as a senior analyst/team leader is preferred.
• Strong communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem‑solving and project management abilities.

Required skills

• Microbiological testing techniques
• ISO/IEC 17025 compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Method verification and transfer
• Equipment calibration and qualification
• Laboratory SOP development and maintenance
• Biosafety and environmental safety procedures