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Mars · Waltham on the Wolds, England, United Kingdom
Job Description:
The Senior Laboratory Research Scientist role provides expert guidance, operational oversight and day-to-day leadership for a small team of Laboratory Research Scientists. You will act as a subject matter expert and key contributor within the laboratory team, collaborating closely with peers and in partnership with the Research team to generate insights and key methods that directly support product innovation, research and development for Mars Petcare.
Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for their designated laboratory area, ensuring effective delivery of research activities and alignment with WPSI and Mars Petcare priorities.
Line manage up to 3 Laboratory Research Scientists, fostering a high-performing, motivated and collaborative team environment.
Collaborate with other technical experts and cross-functional teams to develop, validate and implement analytical methods that deliver robust scientific insights.
Oversee operational aspects of the assigned laboratory area, including coordination of third-party contractors for equipment maintenance and repair.
Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with Mars’ policies, and champion a culture of safety, quality and compliance in the laboratory.
Maintain accurate and timely records of laboratory activities using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) and other data management systems.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and capability building within the laboratory team and the broader WPSI research community.
What are we looking for?
PhD in a relevant scientific discipline such as, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Metabolomics etc. or a relevant degree with substantial, proven experience in the field.
Considerable hands-on experience with laboratory instruments and techniques relevant to the scientific discipline e.g. mass spectrometry (LC, GC, FT-ICR), with experience of analysing food and biological samples.
Ability to translate complex FT-ICR or Metabolomics discoveries to bench-top assays (desirable).
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.
Details
| Company | Mars |
| Location | Waltham on the Wolds, England, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |