Lab Quality & Analysis Lead

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks a dedicated lab supervisor to perform and oversee laboratory analysis of ingredients. You will ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices, safety protocols, and complete accurate records while guiding technicians in routine tests and data interpretation.

The role requires reading production schedules, communicating critical information to management, and maintaining QA documentation to support site lab standards and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Material Management Systems and procedures.
• Ability to read and execute the daily production run schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead site lab technicians conducting physical and chemical tests with pipettes, pH meter, water activity meter, NIR, Lateral Flow Device, and ELISA.
• Interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions using standard chemistry terms and measures.
• Maintain all records of analytical testing and quality control lab documentation; track and analyze trends.
• Inform Q&FS Manager and Line Manager of quality deviations for controls and product per internal procedures.
• Train and supervise lab technicians; ensure lab compliance to quality management systems and audits.

Skills

Schedule reading

Communication

Safety procedures

Lab supervision

Analytical testing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks a dedicated lab supervisor to perform and oversee laboratory analysis of ingredients. You will ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices, safety protocols, and complete accurate records while guiding technicians in routine tests and data interpretation.

The role requires reading production schedules, communicating critical information to management, and maintaining QA documentation to support site lab standards and continual improvement.