Site Laboratory Coordinator at Mars, Incorporated in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Description:

What are we looking for?

• 2 year degree or more in a Science Field.


• 3-5 years in QC lab or GMP manufacturing operations and 1-3 years experience in a quality laboratory forum.


• Knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Quality Management Systems.


• Experience and knowledge of basic laboratory operations such as weighing, titrating, and preparing volumetric solutions.


• Attention to Detail and good organizational skills.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead site lab technicians conducting physical and chemical tests including but not limited to pipettes, pH meter, water activity meter NIR, Lateral Flow Device, and ELISA methods.


• Maintain all records of analytical testing and quality control lab documentation. Responsible for tracking, trend analysis, and other Quality Control related responsibilities.


• Coordinate all activities relating to MGS Regional Labs or external labs In term preparation of samples and delivery to the labs.


• Work to ensure lab compliance to quality management system and Site Lab Standard through training, documentations, quality records, and audits.


• Interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions using standard chemistry terms and measures


• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including calibration of equipment. Ability to conduct limited Instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis, at first level.

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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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.