R&D Lab Technician

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Laboratory and Product Innovation Analyst to support product development, validation, and analysis, generating reliable information for decision-making. Key Highlights: 1. Actively contribute to product development and validation. 2. Efficiently generate accurate and reliable data. 3. Participate in key technical demonstrations for customers. Date: Mar 3, 2026 Employment Schedule: Full time Location: Tijuana, BCN, MX, CP 22444 **R\&D Lab Technician** ======================= At Ontex, we are making everyday life easier across generations. Worldwide our 5,500 colleagues are taking pride in their work, guided by our values – Passion, Reliability, Integrity, Drive and Everyone. Every day they are developing, producing, and distributing affordable and sustainable baby, woman and adult personal care products. As a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions for retailer brands and healthcare partners, founded in Belgium in 1979 and listed on Euronext Brussels, we believe that innovation should be accessible to everyone. As we continue being 'Here for you’, we’re looking for a R\&D Lab Technician to join our R\&D team. Laboratory and Product Innovation Analyst Are you passionate about technical analysis, research, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a Laboratory Analyst who actively contributes to product development, validation, and analysis, generating reliable information to drive strategic decision-making and innovation. If you enjoy working with data, technical testing, and international standards, this opportunity is for you. Job Objective Obtain and provide reliable technical information through laboratory analysis applied to in-line products, developments, raw materials, and competitor products, ensuring accuracy, quality, and technical support for innovation projects. Key Responsibilities * Conduct laboratory analysis on company-manufactured products and competitor products for market intelligence generation and standardization. * Perform functional testing on raw materials under development. * Efficiently generate accurate and reliable data. * Participate in the development and optimization of test methods. * Replicate methods based on patents, international standards, and external laboratory procedures. * Provide support during validation of new products and new machinery (FTR). * Create and evaluate manual prototypes. * Verify and ensure proper functioning of laboratory equipment. * Participate in key technical demonstrations for customers. * Manage domestic and international shipment of finished product samples and raw materials. Required Profile Education: Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent laboratory experience). Experience: Prior laboratory experience (industrial or manufacturing environment preferred). Languages: English desirable (primarily reading and writing – basic/intermediate level). Technical Knowledge: * Laboratory techniques. * Microsoft Office. * Basic digital tools and PC proficiency. Key Competencies: * Methodical and structured approach. * High level of organization and precision. * Analytical and observant mindset. * Attention to detail. * Flexibility and adaptability. * Results-oriented and committed to continuous improvement. If you seek professional growth within a technical, dynamic, and excellence-focused environment, we invite you to join our team. Apply via our careers portal. If you're passionate about the role and believe you would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact our HR department at esther.leon@ontexglobal.com. Here for you. ontex.com