Associate Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the confectionery sector is seeking an Associate Product Development Scientist to join their R&D team. This role focuses on innovative chocolate product development and requires a blend of technical expertise and strong project management skills. Candidates will work on designing new products, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to drive successful product innovations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Top-tier learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen, lab, or pilot plant.
• Hands-on experience in developing and launching new products.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale-up new chocolate products.
• Lead and direct projects to ensure timely and budget delivery.
• Develop and implement quality plans throughout the product pipeline.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BS or equivalent degree in engineering, chemistry, or food science

Job description

Job Description:

The Associate Product Development Scientist DS1 plays a vital role within the Europe R&D team. This position involves insight development, designing, and translating product innovations, primarily focused on Chocolate, for the Favourites growth areas. The role also includes executing regional value leadership and supply security projects. The incumbent will provide deep technical understanding of products and processes, collaborate with lead markets to foster innovation, and be responsible for product development activities within the Europe R&D team.

This role requires technical expertise to manage multiple projects, exploring new perspectives to solve existing and new brand challenges within the Chocolate portfolio. As a regional Associate Product Development Scientist, the role may involve working across various product categories based on business needs, allowing flexible project resourcing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong drive for results, excellent project management skills, a creative and entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to build strong networks and relationships to support the innovation agenda. They will work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver relevant innovations.

What are we looking for?

• A BS or equivalent degree in a technical field such as engineering, chemistry, or food science.
• Project management skills.
• Experience working in a kitchen, lab, or pilot plant.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with learning agility.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors to meet project requirements.
• Hands-on experience in developing and successfully launching new products, packaging, and processes in FMCG.
• Experience working with marketing and supply teams.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Design, develop, and scale-up new chocolate products, raw materials, processes, recipes, and specifications for full-scale production, providing a competitive advantage.
• Lead and direct projects to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
• Develop and implement quality plans throughout the product pipeline, from raw materials to shelf life.
• Translate and interpret chocolate recipes to meet regulatory and legal requirements.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse, talented colleagues guided by the Five Principles.
• Be part of a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.
• Receive top-tier learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the application process. No applicant will be penalized for requesting assistance.