Exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team in Fremont, NE within the Quality & Food Safety Function as the Lab Manager.

The purpose of the role is to lead team of lab technicians and implement effective laboratory management process ensuring efficient delivery of services comply with quality control and compliance.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering Chemistry or equivalent
• 3 years' experience of quality assurance or lab management from Food/ Nutritional/ Pharmaceutical or related manufacturing/ testing sites
• Experience of testing experience in analytical or microbiology, knowledge and experience of GMP, GLP and audit is required
• 1-2 years of people management experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree in food science, engineering chemistry or equivalent

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Establish, follow and continuously improve quality system in lab
• Manage routine activities related to base and finish products test, incoming raw materials, package materials check, sensory evaluation etc.
• Manage external lab test and communicate with GAIT and regional lab.
• Ensure test equipment and test method transfer and validation
• Implement SOP/GLPs to ensure reliability and compliance to standards
• Work with supplier management team to ensure materials quality and follow up CAPAs
• Maintain EHS working conditions and practice in assigned area.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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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