Formulation Principal Scientist (Data Modeling/Analytics) - Mars Pet

Job Description:

Formulation Principal Scientist (Data Modeling/Analytics) - Mars Pet

The Formulation Principal Scientist role will focus on data modeling, application of scientific methods and data analysis to develop insights to raw material and finished goods enhancements for nutritional compliance and improved product performance. The role will apply scientific inquiry and rigor to increase the accuracy of nutrient predictions and develop analytical models to improve the nutritional quality of our products.

The role will collaborate within Regulatory and Nutrition Compliance and Cross-Functional teams to build and continuously improve the foundational nutritional data used to develop and maintain Mars Pet products across the Dry, Wet and Care & Treat technologies.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree or higher in Animal Science, Food Science, Food Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry or related technical field (Preferred PhD)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a related role or field with Expertise in the use of analytical models and systems.
• 10 years of experience in R&D in food/pet manufacturing or related industry.
• Demonstrated Expertise in scientific principles (chemical, microbiological, physical) associated with food systems, food preparation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ingredient and ingredient/process interactions; HACCP working knowledge.
• Demonstrated excellence in math and computer skills
• Demonstrated excellence in documentation practices.
• Experience in SAP, BOM recipe documentation and understanding of recipe design software preferred
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead research and application of knowledge and insights to improve and uphold the accuracy of nutritional data used for formulation.
• Validate and maintain the accuracy used to predict nutrients from proximate analyses.
• Lead the Sentinel program and use of insights to improve product compliance and performance.
• Partner with Formulation, Nutrition, Product Development and Central Teams to use data and analytics to troubleshoot nutrient outages and corrective action and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish models and targets to improve the accuracy of formulation nutrient predictions.
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.
  
  

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.