Quality Lab Lead — Food Safety & Analytics

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Leipsic (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University access

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks a Site Laboratory Coordinator to lead daily lab operations, supervise technicians, and ensure all quality checks meet Mars standards. You will oversee sampling, data recording, and accuracy across raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and packaging samples.

The role emphasizes GLP, cGMP, and Hygiene requirements, with responsibilities for training, audits, and maintaining laboratory documentation.

Qualifications

• 2–4 year science degree or higher.
• 3–5 years in QC lab or GMP manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of GLP and Quality Management Systems.
• 1–3 years in a quality lab function.
• Experience with basic lab ops: weighing, titrating, preparing volumetric solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead site lab technicians in physical and chemical tests using standard instruments.
• Interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions.
• Deploy and implement new methods as required by QFS Testing Manager.
• Maintain records of analytical testing and quality control documentation.
• Inform QFS Manager and Line Manager of quality deviations per procedures.
• Clean and calibrate lab equipment; perform limited instrument troubleshooting.
• Supervise sampling of raw materials from bulk trucks and totes.
• Coordinate activities with MGS Regional Labs and external labs for sample prep.
• Interpret data from routine RM analysis to ensure materials meet specs.
• Support lab compliance to quality management system and Site Lab Standard.
• Manage CAPA related to site lab activities and training.
• Ensure participation in ring trials and proficiency testing.

Skills

QC lab operations

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Science degree (2–4 year)

Tools

pH meter

ELISA equipment

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks a Site Laboratory Coordinator to lead daily lab operations, supervise technicians, and ensure all quality checks meet Mars standards. You will oversee sampling, data recording, and accuracy across raw materials, intermediates, finished products, and packaging samples.

The role emphasizes GLP, cGMP, and Hygiene requirements, with responsibilities for training, audits, and maintaining laboratory documentation.