Lab Technician

Mars • Lewisburg, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician role at Mars involves performing quality tests on all incoming raw materials, including sampling from various containers and conducting laboratory analyses according to control plans. The position requires managing receiving documentation, reporting quality deviations to the Laboratory Manager, and making decisions on goods reception. Collaboration with the raw material supply coordinator is essential for scheduling. Key responsibilities also include maintaining lab inventory, performing first-level equipment maintenance, detecting and reporting quality issues, and preparing samples for external labs. The technician is responsible for assisting in maintaining high levels of cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's, and promoting a positive team environment. Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales and 140,000 Associates, known for a wide range of consumer and pet care brands. The company operates in more than 80 countries and is guided by its Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. The role offers best-in-class learning and development support, including access to Mars University, and an industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Requirements

• At least High School Diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of food safety
• Problem solving skill and systematic thinking
• Communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrated leadership and technical skills adequate as outlined above
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and computer skills
• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting
• Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) necessary

Nice To Haves

• Science background/continuing education preferred
• Prior experience in food related manufacturing or GMP environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Quality tests of all incoming raw materials as specified in reception procedure
• Sampling raw materials from bulk trucks, tankers, pallets big bags, and totes
• Perform various laboratory analysis on raw materials according to control plan
• Perform receiving document procedures (delivery documentations) and sign delivery documents including, if necessary, quality / quantity objections
• Inform Laboratory Manager of quality deviations according to product standards and production procedures
• Accept or decline reception of goods according to reception procedures
• Collaborate with raw material supply coordinator on inbound receiving scheduling priority
• Maintain lab inventory including chemicals, consumables, and testing kits
• Perform area-related equipment first level maintenance
• Detect and report raw material quality issues
• Prepare samples and documentation for external labs
• Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's
• Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Laboratory Manager

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees