This position performs a wide variety of sophisticated analytical measurements; collaborates & has oversight of critical analytical methodology primarily on Nutritional, Food Safety and High Risk Chemical Ingredients (HRCI). This position is responsible to ensure timely and reliable results (Raw ingredient qualification, Products quality monitoring and NIR calibration samples) while deploying an ISO 17025 based quality system on daily basis

What are we looking for?

•Bachelor’s degree or above in chemistry or natural or food sciences/pharmaceutical with emphasis in Analytical chemistry.

•2 -9 years’ experience with chemical and physical analyses in food or related industries (advanced education may partially substitute for required experience).

•Knowledge and skills in running and maintaining necessary analytical instrumentation is required.

•Experience working in a production lab environment.

•Working knowledge of ISO 17025 standard o Knowledge of food safety and nutrition an asset o Good English skill of listening, speaking, reading and writing

What will be your key responsibilities?

•Deliver true, accurate results in a timely manner

•Technical knowledge and expertise in the use and application of specialized analytical instrumentation to support Nutritional testing, pre-mix, pre-blends, mixer studies, raw ingredients, developmental products, and finished product analysis. Specific instrumentation includes, but not limited to, ICP/MS, AAS, LECO Protein Analyzers, Amino acid analyzer, Fat Extractors, Auto Titrators, HPLC, GC, LC/MS/MS, Laser Granulometry analyzer.

•Carrying out routine analysis accurately while following documented methods.

•Skilled in sample preparation, clean-up, separation, and assay.  Monitors regional laboratory needs on regular basis.

•Operate, manage & maintain laboratory instrumentation

•Maintains documentation of analytical results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

•When appropriate, help to write/create documents for, and always follow laboratory quality management systems ISO 17025 and Mars Global Laboratory Quality Management System.

•Work as a team player including open and honest communication, respecting confidentiality with any laboratory information.

•Follows Health & Safety requirements for Site and Lab

What can you expect from Mars?

•Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

•Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

•Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

•An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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