Quality Lab Coordinator - GMP QC & Analytics Lead

Mars; Leipsic (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University access

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Site Laboratory Coordinator to lead daily lab operations, ensuring quality checks across receiving and production processes. The role requires adherence to GLP, cGMP, and Hygiene standards and involves supervising lab activities, data interpretation, and staff training at the Ohio site.

You will coordinate sample handling, instrument calibration, and collaboration with regional labs, aiming to maintain conformance with quality management systems and deliver accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science field or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in QC lab or GMP manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of GLP and Quality Management Systems.
• 1–3 years in a quality laboratory function.
• Experience with weighing, titrating, and preparing volumetric solutions.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead site lab technicians in physical and chemical tests (pH, ELISA, NIR, etc.).
• Interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions.
• Deploy Mars-approved new methods as required by Regional Q&FS Testing Manager.
• Maintain records of analytical testing and quality control documentation; track trends.
• Inform Q&FS Manager of quality deviations per procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment; perform basic troubleshooting.
• Coordinate sampling of raw materials from trucks, big bags, and totes.
• Coordinate with regional labs or external labs for sample prep and delivery.
• Ensure materials meet specifications by interpreting routine analysis data.
• Train lab staff; participate in proficiency testing and ring trials.
• Report quarterly metrics to MGS and liaise with Site Lab Support scientist.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Laboratory operations

Education

Science degree

Tools

pH meter

ELISA

NIR

Lateral Flow Device

Job description

Mars is seeking a Site Laboratory Coordinator to lead daily lab operations, ensuring quality checks across receiving and production processes. The role requires adherence to GLP, cGMP, and Hygiene standards and involves supervising lab activities, data interpretation, and staff training at the Ohio site.

You will coordinate sample handling, instrument calibration, and collaboration with regional labs, aiming to maintain conformance with quality management systems and deliver accurate results.