Assistant Quality Lab Manager

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Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience.

Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature.

Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions.

There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.


In Singapore, you’ll be at the centre of every innovation, creation and solution available to the entire Asia-pacific region.

Working with our research, creation and production units, as well as our renowned perfumery school, you’ll make us a greater force for good.

Every day, your passion, your creativity, and your expertise will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

We are Givaudan.

Human by nature.


Assistant Quality Lab Manager, Taste & Wellbeing - Your future position?
Reporting to: Head of Quality APAC
Working location: 1 Woodlands Avenue 8
Main Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Compliance Management
Manage daily QC lab activities, including testing, sensory evaluation, and product release.


Ensure materials are released on time and meet all quality and regulatory standards.


Make final decisions on approving or rejecting raw materials and finished goods; escalate when needed.


Escalate issues to top management and communicate rejections and information updates to important contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care.


Ensure the team follows SOPs, GMP, HACCP, and customer requirements.


Ensure the laboratory is maintained in a clean, safe, and audit-ready state, in full compliance with GMP, safety regulations, and quality standards.


People Leadership & Development
Develop the Quality Lab team to achieve technical skills.


Deliver structured training and ensure compliance with established procedures and quality systems.


Identify and nurture talent to support succession planning and future growth.


Quality Control and Continuous Improvement
Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints (e.g., Z1, Z2, Z3), and quality incidents.


Conduct root cause analysis and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).


Analyze main lab performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.


Collaborate across departments to support quality projects and continuous improvement projects.


Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with teams such as Flavor Creation, Operations, Planning and Customer Care to address quality concerns and support product development from a QC perspective.


Provide technical expertise and necessary documentation to support audits, customer visits, and quality reviews.


Main point of contact for all partners on issues concerning product quality and laboratory operations.


Planning & Project Support
Plan and allocate laboratory resources to meet testing demands and support production schedules effectively.


Lead or support lab-related projects such as method validations, equipment qualifications, and digitalization projects.


Manage laboratory supplies and control operational expenses to stay within budget.


Main Requirements
Bachelors degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or equivalent
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the flavor or food ingredients industry.


At least 2 years of proven leadership experience in a laboratory setting
Technical knowledge in analytical methods, sensory evaluation, and raw material/product specifications.


Proficient in laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatography (GC), Karl Fischer titration, refractometry, moisture analysis etc.


Experience with GMP, HACCP and regulatory frameworks.


Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems, and quality data analysis tools.


Our Benefits
Attractive package with benefits
Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
A creative team environment that will inspire you
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Paid time off
LI-Y
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.


You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.


Every essence of you enriches our world.


Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.


Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.


Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Chemical Manufacturing
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