Job Description:

Food Technologist

Hybrid working - 1 day onsite

What you’ll do:

The EMEA Food Technologist will be responsible for executing product development initiatives and projects pertaining to innovation, renovation, and value leadership for the EMEA Health and Wellness brands (KIND and trüfrü). You will work closely with external manufacturers and internal stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.  

What will be your key responsibilities?Develop formulations of new products in partnership with co-mans, and scale them up via pilot plant or production trials.Lead or support plant trials, collect and document data, and interpret data/results with the technical team to drive project forward.Develop post-trial action plans and risk assessments with internal and external teamsEnsure compliance with internal and external policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.Help co-manufacturers troubleshoot issues that arise during production, such as quality deviations or ingredient supply shortages, and ensure actions are documented and product is approved for release.Support the broader cross-functional team on idea generation and pipeline building for productivity and innovation.Collaborate cross-functionally on new project briefs for manufacturers.Approve R&D specific aspects of supplier documentation and ensure that co-mans have the correct and most up to date ingredient information for nutritional inputs.Manage the product approval process throughout the stage gates, ensuring appropriate controls and documentation are in place (sensory sign off, final formula documented and securely stored)Conduct shelf-life testing per EMEA R&D procedures, and provide the business with a data-driven recommendation for shelf life.Review and approve artwork files for product labelling.

What are we looking for?

Key experiences, capabilities, and behaviours:

B Sc. in a technical field including food science, chemistry, or engineering.Some relevant concept to launch experience in a corporate R&D setting.An understanding of ingredient functionality and impact on formulation.A desire to test and learn for optimal results.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret data, and make technical recommendations.Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, while maintaining organization and prioritizationAbility to build strong trusted working relationships and rapport at all levels & demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.Ability to travel to co-mans in Europe and UK, or any other relevant location

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.

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.