Quality & Food Safety Technologist — Lab, Data & Impact

Mars; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Industry competitive salary and benfe

Job summary

Mars Horsecare UK in Milton Keynes is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Technologist to safeguard product quality and safety across manufacturing operations. The role blends lab work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

You will support quality systems, manage samples, conduct testing, and contribute to root-cause analysis and CAPA activities, while partnering with Operations and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Interest in Quality, Food Safety, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and systematic approach to work.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of quality and food safety systems
• Prepare and manage product samples for testing and analysis
• Conduct analytical testing and interpret results
• Coordinate and facilitate daily product panels
• Prepare reports and provide insights from quality and analytical data
• Support investigations into customer complaints and quality issues
• Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with internal audits and corrective action follow-up
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and standards
• Partner closely with Operations, Customer Service, and other stakeholders across the business

Skills

Quality & Food Safety

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/5 or above) or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Mars Horsecare UK in Milton Keynes is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Technologist to safeguard product quality and safety across manufacturing operations. The role blends lab work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

You will support quality systems, manage samples, conduct testing, and contribute to root-cause analysis and CAPA activities, while partnering with Operations and Customer Service to drive continuous improvement.