Job Description:
Are you ready to thrive in a highly demanding environment where strong customer focus and a high drive for results are essential? As the EU Micro Consultancy & Audit Senior Scientist, reporting to the EU Micro Lab Manager, you’ll be part of a dedicated team responsible for delivering high-quality microbiology operational testing in your region. You’ll need to balance your functional and technical microbiology knowledge with excellent influencing and negotiating skills to ensure our laboratories proactively address identified risks.
What are we looking for?
* Degree (Masters preferred) in Microbiology (or related discipline)
* Auditor of ISO 9001 or ISO 17025, with experience in auditing
* Proven (≥5 years) technical laboratory background in food testing methods, ideally across pet and human food matrices
* Proven technical laboratory background in food pathogens testing methods (Salmonella, Listeria, etc.)
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Execute laboratory technical audits to identify and effectively mitigate risks in technical operations.
* Manage the laboratory performance metrics collection and drive continuous improvement performance within the laboratory network.
* Drive a culture of effective root cause analysis and CAPA closure within the laboratory network.
* Lead Laboratory Incident Support Process investigations and participate in PRIMP team discussions when necessary to share technical data and insight.
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.
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.
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