Jan Christoph Schwarze
About Jan Christoph Schwarze
Jan Christoph Schwarze serves as the Quality Manager for Pet Care EMEA at Spectrum Brands, Inc, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in biology and quality management, with previous roles in regulatory affairs and internships in various organizations.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Jan Christoph Schwarze has been serving as the Quality Manager for Pet Care EMEA at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the quality standards of pet care products across the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. Prior to this position, he worked as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Spectrum Brands from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on compliance and regulatory matters related to product safety and efficacy.
Education and Expertise
Jan Christoph Schwarze holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Internationaler Studiengang Technische und Angewandte Biologie from Hochschule Bremen, which he completed from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in the same field from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he studied Biotechnology at California State University San Marcos during an Auslandsstudiensemester from 2013 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation in biological sciences and technical applications.
Background
Jan Christoph Schwarze began his career with various internships and positions in the field of biology and healthcare. He worked as a Praktikant at Universitätsklinikum Göteborg in 2014 and held multiple roles at Testo SE & Co. KGaA, including a Praktikant position and a Masterarbeit in 2016. His early experiences also included serving as a Zivildienst at Gesundheit Nord - Klinikverbund Bremen from 2010 to 2011, which contributed to his understanding of healthcare systems.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Spectrum Brands, Jan Christoph Schwarze accumulated diverse work experience. He was a Studentische Hilfskraft at Hochschule Bremen from 2012 to 2013 and again from 2016 to 2017. His time at Testo SE & Co. KGaA included both an internship and a master's thesis project, allowing him to apply his academic knowledge in practical settings. This varied experience has equipped him with skills relevant to quality management and regulatory affairs.