Job Description:

Lab Coordinator

The Site Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting the production teams daily in accuracy and adherence to Mars Quality and Food Safety systems.

The Laboratory Coordinator ensures all Quality checks are performed through the receiving and production process. They are responsible for ensuring ingredients and product meets all Quality Specifications while complying with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Hygiene requirements. This role Is responsible for overseeing on-site collection, labeling, analyzing, and recording of results related to raw materials, Intermediate products, finished product, packaging materials, and other samples.

In addition, they will act as the site functional expert for all laboratory testing performed on-site as well as ensuring compliance to the Mars Laboratory Standard and Mars Quality Management Program Standard.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma

1 year experience within a laboratory environment

Proficient in English

Ability to communicate effectively, problem solve and handle ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications:

1 plus years’ experience within a manufacturing environment

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Knowledge of GMP & GLP

What will be your key responsibilities?

Lead site lab technicians conduct physical and chemical tests including but not limited to pipettes, pH meter, water activity meter, NIR, Lateral Flow Device, and ELISA methods.

Interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions using standard chemistry terms and measures.

Maintain all records of analytical testing and quality control lab documentation. Responsible for tracking, trend analysis, and other Quality Control related responsibilities.

Inform Q&FS Manager and Line Manager of quality deviations for controls and products.

Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including calibration of equipment. Ability to conduct limited Instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.

Ensure sampling raw materials from bulk trucks, big bags, and totes is completed according to Mars standards.  

Assist in the preparation of RM samples and documentation for external laboratories.

Interpret data from routine analysis for RM to validate that materials meet specifications.

Work to ensure lab compliance to quality management system through training, documentation, quality records, and audits.

Train and instruct lab technicians.

Ensure Lab participation in proficiency testing programs.

Able to perform and train on routine calculations pertaining to analytical chemistry (e.g., dilution, concentration, test results).

Maintain compliance to Mars Factory Lab Standard

Ensure lab technicians have been trained and onboard correctly.

Coordinate coverage for lab on all teams.

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This role is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.