Senior Analytical Scientist — Front‑End Food R&D

Mars; Country Haven Estates (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist in the U.S. to support regional and global R&D teams. You will conduct physical and chemical analyses on raw materials and finished products, emphasize front end innovation, and communicate insights to PNNA and Global R&D stakeholders.

You will work with large cross functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. The role emphasizes analytical testing, method development, and technical consultations within a dynamic food science environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of laboratory experience with functional/physical characterization of raw materials, in-process products, or finished goods.
• Experience with food analysis methodologies and strong data communication skills.
• Advanced education may partially substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytics on raw ingredients and finished products to determine physical and chemical characteristics using LC-MS, GC-MS, Aroma Profiling, UV-Vis, Flowability, Rheology, and material characterization tools.
• Record results and prepare graphs/reports in ELN; present findings to R&D stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and engineers to design tests, interpret results, and recommend directions.
• Lead or support the development and validation of new analytical methods.

Skills

lab techniques

GC-MS

LC-MS

DSC

TGA

FT-IR

rheology

data interpretation

communication skills

Tools

ELN (electronic lab notebook)

Job description

Mars is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist in the U.S. to support regional and global R&D teams. You will conduct physical and chemical analyses on raw materials and finished products, emphasize front end innovation, and communicate insights to PNNA and Global R&D stakeholders.

You will work with large cross functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. The role emphasizes analytical testing, method development, and technical consultations within a dynamic food science environment.