Lab Coordinator

OUR MANIFESTO:

At Heura we are food activists, and our mission is to provide a solution that leaves animals out of the equation, while feeding millions of people in a sustainable way. Technology gives us the opportunity to build a food system that not only solves our current challenges but also responds to our values.

We also know that great goals can only be achieved by diverse teams of people with different backgrounds, perspectives, orientations, abilities, food tastes, dress sense, and time zones - we don't just accept our differences; we fully support and celebrate them.

But ultimately, we all have one common goal: accelerating the protein transition.

And that’s why we are looking for a Lab Coordinator! To join the Good Rebels team and help us achieve our mission through managing the laboratory area, executing laboratory procedures and leading the administrative tasks within the R&D department.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

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• Manage in full autonomy laboratory tasks, including organization and maintenance of laboratory spaces and equipment, samples preparation, coordination of shelf-life studies and nutritional analysis.

  
  

• Assist the R&D Project Managers with product development projects and support all development and pre-launch activities to create winning products.

  
  

• Lead various administrative tasks within the R&D department (e.g. coordinate the purchase of new equipment and consumables, control of lab stock) and collaborate with other functions (Quality, Finance).

  
  

• Identify opportunities to optimize our current lab procedures and ways of working (SOPs, inventory and stock management, equipment and spaces maintenance) and implement them.

  
  

• Safely operate equipment, understands food safety requirements and ability to perform risk assessments.

  
  

• Ensures the laboratory is safe, clean, sanitary, well organized and that building/equipment maintenance operations are performed.

  
  

YOU WILL FEEL COMFORTABLE, ENJOY AND DO GREAT AT THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE:

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• A Caring attitude towards our mission and see it as a “personal” problem to be solved professionally.

  
  

• Desire to help, assist and solve people's needs with a GoodVibes attitude.

  
  

• Passion for the business and a deep understanding of it to make sure your job at this role is aligned to business needs and goals.

  
  

• Previous experience in similar roles, ideally at an FMCG company or ahigh-growth startup.

  
  

• A BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline, Food Science, Food Engineering, or similar

  
  

• Evidence of adapting smoothly to new environments and learning fast

  
  

• Knowledge across a variety of lab procedures and analytical techniques

  
  

• An analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving mindset to approach everyday challenges.

  
  

• Ability to prioritize and anticipate opportunities

  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English (mandatory) and Spanish.

  
  

• Ability to create strong and trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  
  

HEURA LIFE BENEFITS

To make this world a better place is hard work, so we support our Dream Team with:

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• Culture of freedom, responsibility, and constructive feedback

  
  

• An entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation

  
  

• Regulatory local labor days + 5 extra ones for Vacations! (capped in 30 labor days yearly)

  
  

• Flexible working environment

  
  

• Private Health Insurance or Medical Allowance

  
  

• Organic coffee, tea & plant-based drinks (in local offices)

  
  

• Discounted gym memberships

  
  

• Discounts on Heura’s products

  
  

• Flexible retribution 

  
  

• After-work gatherings and other cool company events (in local offices)

  
  

• and…

  
  

… Working with top-talented and amazing Good Rebels! 👇🏽

We care deeply, which leads us to have a genuine curiosity to understand the core of challenges and get the right diagnosis in order to recognize what will have the most impact.

We find the best hacker solution to each challenge; if it exists, we go for it, if not, we enjoy creating it. We ensure the structures we build are the most efficient ones: we grow two trees from one seed.

We are also high achievers: we never give up. We are fully focused on generating scalable impact taking end-to-end accountability.

None of this would make sense if we didn’t enjoy the journey. We smile and celebrate every day because we are passionate about our work and our mission.
 

If you see yourself here and can meet the essential requirements, we would love for you to apply. Or, do you know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!