To drive innovation and to sustain competitive Product Performance, it is essential to create and maintain a solid pipeline of palatability/flavor solutions.
The Palatability/Flavor Application Scientist is acting as the company's expert in Palatability/Flavor application, responsible for running projects and activities to develop and implement an efficient portfolio of solutions.
What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, bioscience, chemistry or science related technical field
3+ years' experience on R&D related projects
Strong scientific background on food science and technology
Practical experience in an industrial setting on developing and implementing raw materials, ingredients or products in Food/Chemical or related companies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced in global, cross-cultural environment ideally of the food industry.
Experience in Experimental Design and interpretation of results for decision making.
Experience in implementing products/ raw materials in industrial scale.
Experience in leading with internal and external partners. Effective communication skills to engage associates and external partners.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Responsible for generating ideas and framing new opportunities to ensure efficient portfolio of palatability/flavor solutions, based on the investigation of current status and on business needs.
Accountable for leading Development and Implementation Projects of new palatability/flavor solutions. Responsible for generating ideas, prototyping, testing and implementing validated solutions with clear specifications.
Accountable for projects delivery on time, on quality, on cost.
Responsible for following the Governance Process in his/her projects and activities, as well as ensuring compliance with it by the teams involved.
Responsible for developing collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Technical member of Palatability/Flavor related projects.
Key contact at MARS Pet Nutrition on palatability/flavor solutions, being responsible for knowledge management and technical support for regions and other areas
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.
