Quality Lab Technician

About the role

Lao Brewery is recruiting a Quality Lab Technician for its Vientiane Brewery, within the Production department. The role covers quality control testing and release of packaging, auxiliary chemicals and sensory analysis, as well as investigations, compliance monitoring and quality KPI management.

Key responsibilities

• Train operational teams according to departmental and individual plans on competencies and skills.
• Perform quality control testing and release for packaging, auxiliary chemicals and sensory analysis of starting materials, in-process and finished products.
• Carry out investigations and root-cause analysis, and support customer and consumer complaint handling.
• Take part in quality investigations and risk assessments, and monitor compliance with country legislation.
• Ensure finished products meet Carlsberg standards and specifications, and escalate quality issues immediately to management with stop-work authority.
• Manage quality KPIs in line with site targets, including Right First Time measures, and report key quality metrics consistently.
• Support plant preventive maintenance meetings and shift handovers, and contribute to Carlsberg excellence development in the area of responsibility.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, another technical programme or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of quality or production experience, preferably in FMCG or the food industry.
• Fluent English (preferred).
• Ability to inspire and coach others, set clear objectives and make decisions with quality and speed.

To apply, submit an updated CV and cover letter in English by 9 November 2026 through the brewery's recruitment team.