Royal Canin
Laboratory Manager
Lewisburg, オハイオ州
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Laboratory Manager at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
Exciting opportunity to join the site R&D team in Lewisburg, OH within the Quality & Food Safety Function as the Lab Management Lead. 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?
Food science, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent BSc. MSc degree is preferred.
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.
People management experience
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.
A strong focus on 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.