Senior Associate Scientist - Food Analytics & Innovation

Mars; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars in Tennessee seeks a Senior Associate Scientist to support, plan, and execute analytical projects for regional and global R&D. You will conduct physical and chemical analyses on raw materials and finished products, focusing on front-end innovation, ingredient characterization, site investigations, and product performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop and validate analytical methods, interpret data, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in a laboratory setting with functional/physical characterization of raw materials, in-process products, protein knowledge, or finished goods in food or related industries (advanced education may partially substitute for required experience).
• Proven laboratory methodology capabilities and/or familiarity with a wide range of food analysis methodologies, including but not limited to flavor/aroma characterization (GC-MS, LC-MS, GC-O), material characterization (DSC, TGA, FT-IR, etc.), rheology/flowability, and product characterization (texture, color, in-vitro digestibility)
• Excellent practical laboratory skills, including the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex analytical instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established laboratory safety procedures, maintain accurate records, and clearly and accurately read, write, and interpret data.
• Demonstrated and proven written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytics on raw ingredients and finished products to determine physical and chemical characteristics and behaviors. The methods that this Sr Associate Scientist would perform may include LC-MS, GC-MS, Aroma Profiling, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Flowability and Rheology methodology, and material characterization tools such as Optical Particle Distribution, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, TGA, DVS, Texture, and Organoleptic/Sensory observations etc.
• Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports using electronic lab notebook (ELN) and clearly present experimental results to R&D stakeholders.
• Consulting with R&D scientists, engineers, and technical partners and delivering on strategic project requests. This role will frequently interface with other R&D associates to present findings, design test protocols, report data, clarify results, contribute to experimental designs, and recommend future direction for broader R&D.
• Lead or support the development, validation, and implementation of new analytical methods to address emerging technical and business needs.

Skills

GC-MS

LC-MS

GC-O

DSC

TGA

FT-IR

Rheology

Texture analysis

ELN documentation

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Tools

Aroma Profiling

UV-Vis spectroscopy

DVS

Optical Particle Distribution

Job description

Mars in Tennessee seeks a Senior Associate Scientist to support, plan, and execute analytical projects for regional and global R&D. You will conduct physical and chemical analyses on raw materials and finished products, focusing on front-end innovation, ingredient characterization, site investigations, and product performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop and validate analytical methods, interpret data, and present findings to stakeholders.