Regional Lab Consultant & Audit Scientist

Mars Incorporated; Thompson's Station (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Vacation plan

Career advancement

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated’s Regional Consultancy & Audit Senior Scientist role focuses on delivering client-centric laboratory consultancy and governance services. You will guide regional development centers and factories on experimental design and data interpretation, manage external lab relationships, and contribute to regional lab governance across Microbiology or Chemistry.

In a demanding environment, you’ll engage stakeholders, lead crisis testing, and support audits with strong communication and

Qualifications

• At least five years of hands-on lab experience in food testing.
• Strong QA and food safety analysis knowledge.
• Experience with technical audits and ISO 17025.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy and governance services to regional sites.
• Lead external lab relationships and method selection.
• Manage crisis testing and incident investigations.
• Support region-wide lab governance and CAPA follow-up.
• Travel up to 30% with occasional weekends.

Skills

Lab testing methods

Quality and food safety

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or Microbiology

Tools

ISO 17025

Job description

Mars Incorporated’s Regional Consultancy & Audit Senior Scientist role focuses on delivering client-centric laboratory consultancy and governance services. You will guide regional development centers and factories on experimental design and data interpretation, manage external lab relationships, and contribute to regional lab governance across Microbiology or Chemistry.

In a demanding environment, you’ll engage stakeholders, lead crisis testing, and support audits with strong communication and