What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Mars?
Job Description:
What are we looking for?
What are we looking for?
- At least High School Diploma or equivalent; science background/continuing education preferred.
- Working knowledge of food safety, prior experience in food related manufacturing or GMP environment preferred.
- 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.
- Physical requirements: Some pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) necessary.
- 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.
- 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.