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Mars

Lab Coordinator

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
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Job Description

Job Description:

Summary:

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.
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Coordinate all activities relating to MGS Regional Labs or external labs in term preparation of samples and delivery to the labs.
  • Interpret data from routine analysis for RM in order to validate that materials meet specifications.
  • Work to ensure lab compliance to quality management system and Site Lab Standard through training, documentations, quality records, and audits.
  • Manage all CAPA related to site lab activities
  • Train and instruct lab technicians.
  • Ensure Lab participation in ring trials and proficiency testing programs.
  • Being part of Regional site lab community under governance of Regional Q&FS testing and conformance.
  • Report Quarterly metrics to MGS
  • Liaise with MGS Site Lab Support scientist as It comes to compliance, Root cause analysis…
  • Able to perform and train on routine calculations pertaining to analytical chemistry (e.g., dilution, concentration, test results).
  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • 2 (preferably 4 year) degree in a Science Field.
    • Commensurate experience of 3 to 5 years in QC lab or GMP manufacturing operations
    • Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Quality Management Systems.
    • 1-3 years of experience in a quality laboratory function.
    • Possess experience and knowledge of basic laboratory operations such as weighing, titrating, and preparing volumetric solutions.
    • Attention to detail and good organization skills.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

    What can you expect from Mars:

    • 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.
    • A strong focus on 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.
    • Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

    Working at Mars

    Hybrid

    Core hours 11–3

    Company employees:

    4,000 In the UK

    Gender diversity (m:f):

    57:43

    Hiring in countries

    Argentina

    Australia

    Austria

    Belgium

    Brazil

    Canada

    Chile

    China

    Czechia

    Denmark

    Egypt

    France

    Germany

    Greece

    Guatemala

    Hungary

    Office Locations

    Company benefits

    Open to part-time employees
    Open to job sharing
    Open to compressed hours
    Sabbaticals
    Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
    Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
    24 days annual leave + bank holidays
    “Pawternity” leave
    Pregnancy loss leave
    Bank holiday swaps
    Shared parental leave
    Adoption leave
    Family health insurance
    Pregnancy support
    Neonatal leave
    Faith rooms
    Meditation space
    Dog friendly office
    Dog friendly co-working space
    Annual bonus
    Employee discounts
    Cinema discounts
    Referral bonus
    Joining bonus
    Cycle to work scheme
    Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
    Enhanced pension match/contribution
    Theme park discounts
    Lunch and learns
    In house training
    Learning license
    Studying sabbaticals
    Open to part time work for some roles
    Menopause support
    On-site gym
    On-site barista
    Secure on-site parking
    On-site catering
    Private booths
    On-site wellness room
    Collaboration spaces

    Awards & Accreditations

    1st - Most Family Friendly Company

    1st - Most Family Friendly Company

    Flexa awards 2026
    3rd - Best Workplace Benefits

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    Flexa awards 2026
    Most loved - Large companies

    Top 5 - Most loved - Large companies

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    Best Work-Life Balance

    Top 10 - Best Work-Life Balance

    Flexa awards 2026
    1st - Most Family Friendly Company

    1st - Most Family Friendly Company

    Flexa awards 2025
    2nd – Pet Friendly

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    Flexa awards 2025
    Most Flexible Company

    Top 5 - Most Flexible Company

    Flexa awards 2025
    Most Inclusive Company

    Top 5 - Most Inclusive Company

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    Best Work-Life Balance

    Top 10 - Best Work-Life Balance

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    Top 10 - Best Career Progression

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    Best Workplace Culture

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    Best Workplace Benefits

    Best Workplace Benefits

    Flexa awards 2025
    1st – Large companies

    1st – Large companies

    Flexa100 2024
    Consumer Goods

    Consumer Goods

    Industry awards 2023
    3rd – Large companies

    3rd – Large companies

    Flexa100 2023
    Retail & Ecommerce

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