Product Development Scientist: From Concept to Launch

mars; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Product Development Scientist to lead new product development from concept to launch, translating consumer insights into scalable foods based on solid food science principles. This role also maintains the existing portfolio and champions quality and continuous improvement.

You will design prototypes from benchtop to full production, collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams, and ensure materials and finished products meet quality and safety specs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• 1-2 years industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of food science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new prototypes translating consumer insight into product attributes from benchtop through full scale production.
• Collaborates with R&D sub functions and cross functional team members to provide product expertise required to move ideas through the new product launch process.
• Ensures product quality and food safety requirements are defined and delivered through the completion of raw material, finished product and quality specifications.
• Provides proper documentation (notebooks, written reports) and ensures proper knowledge management for all projects and protection of intellectual property.
• Keeps current with new developments in the field of food science and technology through competitive product knowledge, trend spotting and supplier collaborations.
• Hands-on experience to become proficient in the pilot plant unit operations and skills required to make all components of finished products and build expertise to apply during scale up.
• Follows Mars Quality Management Program requirements for the Design and Development of New Products.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality systems knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Advanced degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Mars is seeking a Product Development Scientist to lead new product development from concept to launch, translating consumer insights into scalable foods based on solid food science principles. This role also maintains the existing portfolio and champions quality and continuous improvement.

You will design prototypes from benchtop to full production, collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams, and ensure materials and finished products meet quality and safety specs.