Job Description:
This role is part of the regional R&D team and is key in ensuring MARS delivers products of high and consistent quality through the use of high quality and safe ingredients.
Achieving this will require close work and collaboration with vendor assurance and commercial buyers to ensure suppliers deliver fit for purpose ingredients as defined by MARS Petcare. This includes understanding the ingredient in terms of its nutritional delivery, functionality, processing, microbiology and overall quality. They will use this knowledge of the ingredient portfolio to collaborate with relevant interfaces to identify new opportunities such as quality improvement, harmonization and new ingredient identification. The backbone upon which all this can be achieved is a solid understanding of Mars Material Quality Management, with ideas for continuous improvement of this shared when seen. Also, given this role's connection with a deeper understanding of ingredients, they are a key contact (both internally and externally) for technical questions and troubleshooting linked to the ingredient portfolio.
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What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
- BS Degree in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Food Technology or related science technical field
- 3+ years' experience in Research & Development
- Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Preferred Qualifications
- MS Degree or PhD in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Food Technology or related science technical field
- Knowledge/Experience in processing of Animal Proteins
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Collaborating with industry suppliers and commercial buyers to identify ingredients that can meet the needs for product design
- Assessing new ingredients for known hazards and ensuring there are controls implemented to minimize the risk of those hazards
- Utilize understanding and knowledge linked to the raw material ingredient portfolio across all relevant applications and be key technical point of contact within business
- Responsible for assessing and managing current ingredients in our portfolio to ensure production of high quality, nutritious products
- Ensure new ingredient opportunities are aligned with relevant stakeholders within the R&D function
- Support in alignment and management of stakeholders external to R&D
- Responsible for drafting ingredient Specifications
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 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.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.