Associate Scientist
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Job Description:
The Associate Product Development Scientist DS1 is an important role within the Europe R&D team. It is responsible for insight development design and translation of product innovations for the Favourites areas of growth with a primary focus on Chocolate. This role will also be responsible for executing regional value leadership and supply security projects. This role will be part of a team that will provide deep technical product and process understanding and will work with lead markets to develop insights to drive innovation. The incumbent will be responsible for product development activities and is accountable for the execution of the allocated projects within the Europe R&D team.
This position requires technical know-how to execute a number of projects looking at new perspectives to solve existing and new brand solutions within a specified area of the Chocolate portfolio. As a regional Associate Product Development Scientist this role may work on all product categories based on the needs of the business to enable flexible resourcing of projects.
The Associate Product Development Scientist possess a solid drive for results excellent project management skills a creative and entrepreneurial growth mindset and an ability to create strong networks and relationships to drive the innovation agenda. They work both independently and with guidance to deliver relevant innovation and will work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive projects to execution.
What are we looking for
A BS or degree equivalent in a technical area including engineering chemistry or food science is required.
Project management skills.
Experience working in a kitchen Lab or pilot plant.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as learning agility.
Experience in working with outside vendors to deliver project requirements
Hands-on experience in the development and successful launch of new products packages and processes in FMCG
Experience working with marketing and Supply
What will be your key responsibilities
Design develop and manage the scale-up of new chocolate raw materials process recipes and specifications that translate to full-scale production and provide a competitive advantage to Mars Inc.
Provide leadership and direction to drive on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Design and execute quality plans throughout the pipeline process from raw materials to the shelf life of finished products
Essential translation/interpretation of chocolate recipes for regulatory/legal requirements
What can you expect from Mars
Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose-driven company where were 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 a 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
