Job Description:

The Senior Material Development Scientist is responsible for working cross functionally with Commercial Buyers, Suppliers, Product Development and Supply, both regionally and globally, to identify new ingredient opportunities for the business that are critical to delivering a specified product design. This role is responsible for driving these ingredients through the qualification and approval process ensuring that they are properly assessed regarding any risks to animal well-being or product quality. They will also develop ingredient Specifications which includes identifying the key ingredient attributes to be included on that Specification.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

BS in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent

3-5 years of experience in the food industry in research and development

Experience in functionality/quality of food ingredients

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent

What will be your key responsibilities?

Collaborating with global R&D and commercial teams to represent Pet Nutrition North America on globally led raw material projects

Collaborating with industry suppliers and commercial buyers to identify ingredients that can meet the needs for product design 

Identification of new ingredient opportunities to deliver cost savings to the business while maintaining or improving product quality

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

Leverage their knowledge of ingredients to help set strategy and identify ways to enhance key product attributes and potential savings

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

Influences and/or develops technical strategies and best practices

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.