Scientist

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Opportunity: Raw Materials Scientist

Location: Hybrid - Birstall, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits

Are you passionate about driving innovation and quality in raw materials? Join us as a Raw Materials Scientist and play a critical role in shaping the future of our Dry and Care & Treats factories. You will lead the development and enhancement of our raw material portfolio, ensuring every ingredient meets the highest standards of quality, nutrition, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and Elevate: Take full ownership of a portfolio of raw materials, applying your deep technical knowledge to guarantee consistent quality and optimal performance across our manufacturing sites.
• Drive Specifications: Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and refine raw material specifications that not only comply with Mars’ rigorous standards but also meet our nutritional and processing needs.
• Lead Innovation: Spearhead complex projects including new raw material development, renovation initiatives, and cost-saving strategies. Manage stakeholders and collaborate across functions to deliver impactful results.
• Build Expertise: Become a subject matter expert in raw materials, sharing your insights and knowledge to elevate the entire team’s capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

About you

• A graduate with a degree in a scientific discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Experienced in research and development, ideally with a focus on raw material development, quality assurance, or food safety.
• A confident communicator with excellent English skills, both written and verbal.
• A natural collaborator who excels at building strong relationships and working effectively across teams.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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 a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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