Chemical Expert

MISSION 1: Chemical Test

• Define and update the testing policy and control plans for all components (leather, textile, interior, glue, threads… ) of the leather bracelet.
• Management and promotion of regulatory compliance services for other products.
• Scientific management of AQC risk reduction programmes.
• Establishment and monitoring of the chemical testing budget.
• Management of non conformities, including investigations and associated action plans.
• Regulatory review of compliance documentation required from members.

MISSION 2: AQC audits and certifications

• Define and update requirements and audit frameworks for quality certifications (ISO9001, AQC Labels, AQC bracelet manufacturers certification).
• Organisation and execution of laboratory visits.

MISSION 3: Process owner

• Development of processes related to chemical compliance and certifications
• Management and monitoring of processes efficiency
• Management and monitoring of performance, particularly through key performance indicators
• Reporting to Management
• Management of improvement actions or projects (audit reports, documentation, technical items, etc.)
• Management of non-conformities
• Management and updating of the quality documentation
• Any other tasks entrusted

Knowledge

• At least five years experience in chemical compliance in the leather or the textile industry
• Advanced degree in chemistry
• Excellent command of English and French
• Team management
• Project management
• Understanding of legislative and regulatory aspects

Skills

• Organising and preparing meetings and events
• Science communication for a general audience
• Synthetic oral and written presentation
• Ability to facilitate and moderate projects and meetings
• Solution oriented, initiative mindset
• Ease in relationships and negotiations with multiple stakeholders
• Team spirit
• Strong sense of management, organisation and rigour
• Analytical mindset

Work location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Home office possible.

Please send your CV, cover letter and certificates.

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