Sr Scientist Chem Consult & Audit

About the role

The Regional Consultancy & Audit Senior Scientist executes client‑centric laboratory consultancy and technical governance services to address customer needs and drive value into the business. The MGS Regional Laboratory delivers microbiology and/or chemistry operational testing capability, laboratory governance and consultancy services for all segments of Mars Incorporated operating in the region. Main customers are Supply (manufacturing sites), Commercial and R&D functions. The role reports to the MGS Regional Client Value Manager and requires strong collaborative and listening skills to engage regional clients and stakeholders, as well as strong communication and action‑orientation skills to provide consultancy and crisis management support.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultancy support to regional stakeholders (e.g., Factories, Product Development, Global Innovation Centers, SQA) with experimental design and data interpretation
• Identifies external laboratories with capability to perform specific analyses not available in the current test portfolio, including method selection
• Manages escalation testing for crisis incidents by providing professional services in relevant field (Microbiology or Chemistry)
• Maintains and provides knowledge of regionally required/preferred analysis methods
• Links to MGS Laboratories Global team for escalation of serious incidents, new method requests, large regional programs, external lab feedback and relations
• Contributes to lab governance activities through site laboratories and external laboratories, technical audits, execution and CAPA follow‑up in relevant field (Microbiology or Chemistry)

Requirements

• Proven (≥5 years) technical laboratory background in food testing methods, ideally across pet and human food matrices
• Extensive knowledge of quality and food safety analysis (contaminants, nutritional composition, oxidation, physical parameters, etc.) — Chemistry‑only
• Working experience in technical audit
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 laboratory requirements, with working experience
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent in writing and speaking English

Qualifications

• Degree (Masters preferred) in a relevant field (Chemistry or Microbiology or related discipline)

Skills

• Performance evaluation and continuous improvement
• Risk and opportunity management

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Competitive health and dental care coverage
• Retirement plan
• Very competitive vacation plan
• Unrivalled career advancement opportunities
• Strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University
• Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus
• Work with diverse and talented Associates guided by the Five Principles
• Purpose‑driven company culture

Schedule

Up to 30% global travel with occasional weekends away from home due to participation in external and site laboratory audits (in relevant field: Microbiology or Chemistry).

Pay

Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.