Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for a laboratory team, overseeing research activities, method development, and compliance within Mars Petcare’s research environment.
Compensation
industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for the laboratory area
Line manage up to 3 Laboratory Research Scientists
Collaborate with technical experts and cross-functional teams to develop, validate and implement analytical methods
Oversee operational aspects of the laboratory area, including coordination of third-party contractors
Ensure laboratory activities comply with Mars policies and promote safety, quality and compliance
Requirements
PhD in Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a relevant scientific discipline
Nice to have: primary cell lines
Nice to have: multi-omics (proteomics, transcriptomics etc.)
Provides expert guidance, operational oversight and day-to-day leadership for a team of Laboratory Research Scientists to support product innovation and R&D.
Compensation
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and day-to-day management for 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 laboratory area, including coordination of third-party contractors for equipment maintenance.
Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with Mars’ policies, championing safety, quality, and compliance.
Requirements
PhD in a relevant scientific discipline such as Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a relevant degree with substantial proven experience
Nice to have: maintaining and validating primary cell lines
Nice to have: validating multi-omics (proteomics, transcriptomics etc.) through targeted traditional molecular/protein assays
Perform routine sign‑out, providing high quality diagnosis of surgical pathology and cytology specimens by using a variety of microscope techniques, including light microscopy, special stains, immunohistochemical stains or other techniques.
Consult with referring physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
Provide diagnostic information to the treating/referring physician in the form of a written pathology report.
Maintain compliance with departmental key performance indicators such as turnaround time and peer review metrics.
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