Chemistry & Implementation Scientist

Mars • Chalfont, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the deployment of product initiatives within the Mars Fishcare product portfolio. The goal is to enable the successful delivery of the business' targets. The role specifically involves completing validations and preparing appropriate documentation required for product launch at the Chalfont, PA manufacturing site.

Requirements

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related technical field
• Analytical and problem solving skills required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Competency in MS Office and general computer use required

Nice To Haves

• MS-level experience is a plus
• Experience in Analytical Testing (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis) preferred
• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports trials and start-ups of new products.
• Performs necessary testing required to approve new raw materials and packaging for CHA including method development for analytical testing utilizing HPLC, GC-FID and UV-Vis.
• Coordinates with Mars Fishcare Production, Supply and Quality teams to complete and document method validations, process validations, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ) in accordance with 21 CFR Part 211.
• Conducts OOS chemical investigations utilizing diverse analytical instrumentation and statistical analysis techniques.
• Identifies and implements changes needed to QA parameters, process steps, analytical methods, etc. for continuous improvement of QA methodologies and specifications.
• Manages stability program which establishes shelf lives for new products and ensures ongoing product performance.
• Creates and updates testing SOPs and COAs for ongoing QA laboratory testing of MARS Fishcare products.
• Ensures new SDSs and product changes that require an SDS update are submitted to third party SDS service provider.
• Supports QA testing lab including training analysts on newly-developed methods and conducting routine testing when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees