JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Site Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting the production teams daily in accuracy and adherence to Mars Quality and Food Safety systems.
The Laboratory Coordinator ensures all Quality checks are performed through the receiving and production process. They are responsible for ensuring ingredients and product meets all Quality Specifications while complying with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Hygiene requirements. This role is responsible for overseeing on-site collection, labeling, analyzing, and recording of results related to raw materials, Intermediate products, finished product, packaging materials, and other samples.

• Lead site lab technicians conducting physical and chemical tests including but not limited to pipettes, pH meter, water activity meter, NIR, Lateral Flow Device, and ELISA methods.
• Interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions using standard chemistry terms and measures.
• Maintain all records of analytical testing and quality control lab documentation. Responsible for tracking, trend analysis, and other Quality Control related responsibilities.
• Inform Q&FS Manager and Line Manager of quality deviations for controls and product.
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including calibration of equipment. Ability to conduct limited Instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.
• Ensure sampling raw materials from bulk trucks, big bags, and totes is completed according to Mars standards.
• Assist in the preparation RM samples and documentation for external laboratories.
• Interpret data from routine analysis for RM in order to validate that materials meet specifications.
• Work to ensure lab compliance to quality management system through training, documentations, quality records, and audits.
• Train and instruct lab technicians.
• Ensure Lab participation in proficiency testing programs.
• Able to perform and train on routine calculations pertaining to analytical chemistry (e.g., dilution, concentration, test results).