Job Description

The responsibility of this role is to perform analyses while respecting the ISO17025 Standard and the RGU Quality policy to ensure reliable results in a timely manner.

What are we looking for?

1. Education and Professional Qualification

• Degree or diploma in a science-based program or equivalent level of experience (\xe2\x89\xa5 4 years of work experience in ISO 17025 accredited field)

2. Knowledge/Experience

• Experience with laboratory techniques and ensuring the validity of analytical results (Critical)
• 2 years of work experience in science-based laboratory setting or successful completion of RGU Laboratory Analyst Coop term
• Able to work under pressure, manage and adapt to unexpected situations.
• Knowledge of food safety and nutrition is an asset.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required (Excel as priority)
• Ability to lift up to 30-50 lb. and to stand for an extended period of time.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of laboratory quality, safety, chemicals management and lean initiatives.
• Knowledge and working experience of laboratory methods.
• Knowledge and working experience and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Participate in the reliability and timeliness of results: -

• Carry out the analysis according to the RGU quality procedures
• Produce accurate and reliable results in accordance with the pre-set time to satisfy our customers.
• Enter and validate analytical results.
• Technical knowledge and expertise in the use and application of specialized analytical instrumentation.
• Specific instrumentation includes, but not limited to Leco Protein Analyzers, Fat Extractors, Auto Titrators, HPLC, GC etc.
• Keep equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Monitor control charts and implement appropriate actions with the responsible CHEMISTRY OPERATION MANAGER, QMP & SAFETY Coordinator
• Participate in implementing test methods validated by COE.

Contribute to the organization and evolution of the laboratory:

• Train analysts on technical analysis and validation of result
• Participate in inventory management of reagents and consumables
• Understanding and consulting the applicable SDS for analyses performed
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S of all laboratory and common areas
• Follow waste management system protocol.
• Process ownership as assigned.

Participate in maintaining and improving the quality system:

• Participate in the drafting, updating, and improvement of the quality system documents.
• Participate in the management of non-conformities / corrective and preventive actions.

Other:

• Follow quality, health and safety, and environmental requirements of the lab and site.
• Work as a team player, including open and honest communication.
• Respect the Mars 5 Principles and the Ethics and Compliance at Mars policy (i.e., conflicts of interest and confidentiality)
• Other duties as assigned by Line Manager

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.

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