Associate Scientist

**Responsibilities**:

- Carry out day to day Lab analysis, CoA verification for RM/PM and Control issue through SAP
- Provides deep technical expertise in all aspects of laboratory and analysis in physiochemical & microbiological for Raws, Packs, finished goods, water, air and environmental samples.
- Managing and coordinating activities of existing external labs and validating and establishing Mars standards in any new upcoming external lab.
- Provide Technical support to the activities of product /pack development, releasing of raws, pack & finished products and to any type of root cause activity in manufacturing processes.
- Lead deployment of MARS QMP standards and drive compliance for the factory
- Lead Gap assessments for current and evolving Global standards and drive gap closure actions
- Lead functional expertise in risk assessment of raw, pack & FG for gum & confectionery business and manage all data in GSQA/Nexus/Global software platforms.
- Lead MRA/PRA/PRQM/MQM risk assessments/gap analysis and implementation at the site
- Forecast & manage Laboratory Budget (OPEX) related to testing & operations
- Lead and support all documentation activities for the support including QSPs/WIs/HACCP and maintenance of same in Nexus/Global database.
- Lead and conduct Internal Audits for the site. Draw up Training schedules, coordinate for Audit Executions, ensure Audit gap closures as per aligned Timelines.
- Lead key projects that generate step changes in RM/PM management and performance (processes, standards and tools) within the manufacturing unit.
- Compliance to MARS Technical Audit, LRQA certification Audits, RSPO Audits, and implement corrective actions for Audit findings. Provide reports and analysis where necessary.
- Manage all inputs to MQM/PQM/Trials/Non-Conformances/Corrective actions related to RM PM
- Design and execute competency development programs related to functional domain for Supply, R&D, and other functions as required
- Approve Artworks as per Q&FS mandated checks
- Participate in food safety risk troubleshooting, investigations and continuous improvements
- Leads and own GMP (FSSC PRP) standard for the site. Conduct QMP audit track CAPA and lead GMP related meetings on site, sharing compliance level on sharepoint
- Lead and own cleaning & Sanitation standard for the site
- RA, trainings, sharing the compliance on sharepoint, CAPA tracking

Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience**.**

**1. Education & Professional Qualification**
- Degree in Food Science/analytical chemistry
- Deep functional expertise of all aspects of food physico-chemical & microbiological analysis with least 3 years’ experience of working in Food laboratories

**2. Knowledge/Experience**
- Worked for atleast 5 years in Quality Assurance with atleast 3 years in Laboratory Quality management and 2 years in Systems and documentation
- Experience in Food or FMCG
- Working experience in HACCP or FSSC standard
- Knowledge of Quality management systems. Technical depth and detailed knowledge of quality standards as well as Food Processing requirements in GMP/ GHP. Knowledge of quality assurance techniques.

**Key Supporting Competencies**

Action oriented.

Command skills.

Managing & Measuring work

Functional / Technical skills

Peer relationship

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