Location: USA-Ohio-Leipsic | United States of America
Location flexibility: 1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
Hey there, we’re really sorry but this job is no longer available. Please take a look at our other roles, and check back again soon as we’re adding new roles all the time!
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 individual 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 Site Lab Standard, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Hygiene requirements. This role is responsible for supervising all operational activities at site laboratory about collecting, labeling, analyzing, and recording results related to raw materials, Intermediate products, finished product, packaging materials, and other samples. In addition, they are responsible to have working knowledge of the microbiological sampling programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead site lab technicians conducting 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.
Deploy, Implement, any new methods (Mars approved one) required by Regional Q&FS Testing Manager
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 product, according to Mars Internal procedures
Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including calibration of equipment. Ability to conduct limited Instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis, at first level.
Supervise and may operate sampling of raw materials from bulk trucks, big bags, and totes.