Application Lab Manager
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$115,000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | East Hanover, New Jersey |
About this job
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 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity 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.
Help lead andoptimizea high-performing Application Lab operation supporting innovation, technical excellence, and customer service within the fragrance industry. The Application Lab Manager will oversee laboratory operations, team leadership, process improvement initiatives, EH&S compliance, and technical project execution while supporting both internal stakeholders and external customers. This role combines scientificexpertise, operational management, andpeopleleadership to drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced lab environment.
Your TitleApplication Lab Manager
Your Location East Hanover, NJ
You Will ReportToDirector of Labs
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the Application and Stability Laboratories to support internal and external customer needs
Manage and develop Application Lab Technologists and Leads while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
Plan, organize laboratory workflows to ensure delivery of application samples and process continuity
Approve laboratory protocols and procedures while aligning with global standards and teams
Be the primary laboratory point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Manage laboratory audits, CAPAs, training programs, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, including equipmentpurchasing, maintenance, repair, and calibration
Improve technical collaboration with internal teams, vendors, universities, and industry groups to support innovation and product development
Ensure compliance with EH&S policies, safe laboratory practices, and regulatory standards
Execute complex technical projects and support development of new concepts, formulations, and innovative solutions
Communicate with Evaluators, Perfumers, Sales, and stakeholdersregardingproject timelines and sample requests
Support technical presentations, customer interactions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to reinforce innovation and service excellence
Your Professional Profile Includes
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Technical, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
10+ years of laboratory, production, or related experience, ideally within the fragrance industry
5+ years of laboratory leadership and people management experience
Experience with laboratory techniques, analytical testing, fragrance applications, and safe equipment usage
Knowledge of ISO protocols, EH&S guidelines, hazardous waste management, and safe chemical handling practices
Experience with SAP, IBIS,SmartLab, LCMS, Microsoft Office applications, and data analysis tools
Manage multiple priorities whilemaintainingquality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence
Leadership presence with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing technical teams
Compensation and Benefits
The established salary range for this position is $103-$115k. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
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Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.
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 of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.
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