Job Description:

What are we looking for?Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or natural or food sciences/pharmaceutical with emphasis in Analytical chemistry2 years experience with chemical and physical analyses in food or related industries (advanced education may partially substitute for required experience).

What will be your key responsibilities?Primary responsibility is analytical testing for quality and food safety.Deliver true, accurate results in a timely mannerCarrying out routine analysis accurately while following documented methods.Monitors regional laboratory needs on regular basis.Operate, manage & maintain laboratory instrumentationMaintains documentation of analytical results in ELN (Electronic Notebook) and/or 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.Use technical knowledge and expertise in the application of specialized analytical instrumentation to support Nutritional testing for pre-mix, pre-blends, mixer studies, raw ingredients, developmental products, and finished product analysis. Specific instrumentation that will be used includes, but is not limited to, ICP, ICP MS, Leco Protein Analyzers, Fat Extractors, Auto Titrators, TGA, HPLC, GC, Mass Spec, Wet Chemistry tests.Perform sample preparation, clean-up, separation, and assay.

What can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.