Chemistry & Implementation Scientist

Job Description:

The position is responsible for supporting the deployment of product initiatives within the Mars Fishcare product portfolio, to enable the successful delivery of the business' targets. This position will be responsible for completion of validations and appropriate documentation required for product launch at the Chalfont, PA manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities:

Supports trials and start-ups of new products. Performs necessary testing required to approve new raw materials and packaging for CHA including method development for analytical testing utilizing HPLC, GC-FID and UV-Vis. Coordinates with Mars Fishcare Production, Supply and Quality teams to complete and document method validations, process validations, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ) in accordance with 21 CFR Part 211. Conducts OOS chemical investigations utilizing diverse analytical instrumentation and statistical analysis techniques. Identifies and implements changes needed to QA parameters, process steps, analytical methods, etc. for continuous improvement of QA methodologies and specifications. Manages stability program which establishes shelf lives for new products and ensures ongoing product performance. Creates and updates testing SOPs and COAs for ongoing QA laboratory testing of MARS Fishcare products. Ensures new SDSs and product changes that require an SDS update are submitted to third party SDS service provider. Supports QA testing lab including training analysts on newly-developed methods and conducting routine testing when necessary.

Qualifications:

BS degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related technical field MS-level experience is a plus Analytical and problem solving skills required Strong interpersonal and communication skills required Competency in MS Office and general computer use required Experience in Analytical Testing (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis) preferred Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment preferred Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN'S

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COCOAVIA

®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.