Laboratory Manager

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Chemistry Degree Required

• 8 years’ total professional experience.

• 5 years’ experience in lab testing of wastewater and biosolids.

• Experience of testing and analyzing samples in a quality regulated environment and experience in an accredited laboratory.

• High level of computer literacy, ideally with experience of using LIMs reporting systems.

• Fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in an overseas environment working with a multi-national workforce and management team would be preferable.

Languages

• Complementary requirement: Spanish.

The role

Do you want to develop as a professional in a company where you will have autonomy and see the impact of your work with a team that will help you in everything you need?

This position will interest you!

We aim to create a better world by helping to make the management of water, our most precious asset, as efficient as possible. We assure you that you will learn something new every day, you will face different challenges and we will provide you with the necessary tools and technologies to develop and grow within the company.

What will be your mission?

To be responsible for the operation of the WRRP laboratory facilities and any WIC laboratory facilities which are developed subsequently.

What you'll do

1.Delivering laboratory analysis to the required standards and schedules to facilitate plant operation, contract performance and delivery.

2.Setting up procedures and processes in line with ISO accreditation requirements and or other appropriate standards

3.Providing appropriately trained resources to deliver testing and analysis to the required standards.

4.Outsourcing specialist analyses as required or for the verification of in-house services.

5.Assisting with the development and maintenance of effective performance measures, trends and reporting of operational KPIs

6.Record keeping and development of a simple Laboratory Management System to track and record all samples, analyses, and results.

7.Ensuring laboratory equipment is maintained effectively, available as needed and validated for operation.

8.Maintenance calibration and testing regime in place and carried out for all site and process instrumentation, sampling and monitoring equipment.

9.Maximizing throughput and operational efficiency of the lab to support all customers, whether internal or linked with future developments such as the WIC.

• Create an environment of continuous improvement, proactively reviewing and identifying areas for development.

Experience of sampling and testing of R&D trials, including developing sampling programs.

• The aforementioned functions do not limit the performance of other specific activities that contribute to the correct operation of the company.

About Aguas de Valencia

Aguas de Valencia is a water utility company based in Valencia, Spain, specializing in the management of the urban water cycle, including water supply, sanitation, and treatment services. It operates primarily in the Valencia region and is part of the larger water management sector in Spain, serving both residential and industrial clients. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and efficient water resource management.

As a regional leader in water services, Aguas de Valencia offers a stable work environment focused on engineering, laboratory analysis, and operational safety. For international professionals, the company provides opportunities to work in a specialized utility sector with a strong local presence, though roles may require Spanish language proficiency and familiarity with local regulations. Its careers page is hosted on a third-party HR platform, indicating a structured but modest hiring process.

Founded1890

Employees500–1,000

HeadquartersValencia, Spain

In SpainValencia

Good to know if you are moving

• The company is headquartered in Valencia, a major coastal city in Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle.
• Roles are primarily technical, such as laboratory management and process engineering, which may require specific certifications or degrees.
• Spanish language skills are likely essential for most positions, as the company operates locally.
• The company is part of the water utility sector, which is stable and regulated, providing long-term employment security.
• Valencia has a growing international community and is well-connected by air and rail to other European cities.

In their own words

About the company & team

So, if you want to make an impact on the world, do it with a team that will help you in whatever you need and, in a company, where growth opportunities are real,

Aguas de Valencia International is the place for you!

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