Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Lab Technician

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeLewisburg, OH, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of food safety is preferred.
Prior experience in food-related manufacturing or a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment is preferred.
Problem-solving skills and systematic thinking.
Communication and influencing skills.
Leadership and technical skills adequate for the role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.
Ability to work independently without supervision and within a team setting.
Ability to perform some pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
University education in food science, chemistry, or laboratory studies, or similar experience in a laboratory environment, is recommended.
Willingness and ability to work varying shifts and schedules.

Responsibilities

Adhere to FSSC/ISO 22000, GMP/GHP, Mars Standard requirements, and related work procedures.
Follow all factory safety rules.
Carry out receiving activities, including checking bills of lading for accuracy, documentation, and seal checks.
Perform sampling and analytical testing of raw materials according to MGS procedures, including ELISA, lateral flow, and titration.
Perform ring tests and proficiency testing.
Carry out first-level maintenance on laboratory equipment as needed.
Perform housekeeping checks to ensure compliance with 5S.
Support laboratory-related and raw material investigations and root cause analysis.
Ensure compliance with PRPs in the department.
Complete all quality- and food-safety-related training required for the role.
Ensure the accuracy of all laboratory records.
Participate in internal and external audits.
Escalate quality deviations or non-conformances to the Lab Manager, Lab Coordinator, or Q&FS Manager.

Job Description:

The Raw Material Lab Technician supports site Q&FS with ensuring the quality of inbound raw materials by performing reception activities such as raw material inspection, sampling, quality control and analytical testing.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualification

Minimum

High School Diploma or equivalent; science background/continuing education preferred.
Working knowledge of food safety, prior experience in food related manufacturing or GMP environment preferred.
Problem solving skill and systematic thinking.
Communication and influencing skills.
Demonstrated leadership and technical skills adequate as outlined above.
Effective verbal & written communication skills.
Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills.
Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
Physical requirements: Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) necessary.

Perferred

University education in food science, chemistry, laboratory or demonstrate similar experience in laboratory environment is recommended.
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.

What will be your key responsibilities

Adhere to FSSC/ISO22000, GMP/GHP, Mars Standard requirements and all related working procedures
Abide with all Factory Safety rules
Carry out receiving activities (accuracy of BOLs, documentation, seal checks, etc.)
Perform sampling and analytical testing (ELISA, lateral flow, titration, etc.) of raw materials according to MGS procedures
Perform ring tests/proficiency testing
Carry out first level maintenance on lab equipment as needed
Perform housekeeping checks to ensure compliance to 5S
Support lab related / raw material investigations and root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with PRPs in the department
Complete all quality and food safety related training required for the role
Ensure the accuracy of all laboratory records
Participate in internal and external audits
Escalate quality deviations or non-conformances to Lab Manager/Lab Coordinator/Q&FS Manager

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.
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.

About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $27B
Headquarters: McLean, VA
Founded: 1911

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