Formulation Senior Scientist

Join our team at Mars, Incorporated as a Formulation Senior Scientist and be part of a dynamic and innovative organization focused on creating a better world for pets and their humans. As a Senior Scientist, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing formulations for our pet food products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and nutrition. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate individual with a strong background in food science, nutrition, and product formulation. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and have a deep understanding of pet nutrition, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners.

1. Conduct research and experiments to develop and optimize pet food formulations, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and nutritional value.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand market trends and consumer needs, and use this information to drive product innovation.
3. Analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions on formulation changes and improvements.
4. Utilize knowledge of food science and nutrition to develop and improve pet food recipes.
5. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in pet food nutrition to continuously improve product formulations.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with ingredient suppliers and vendors to source high-quality and sustainable ingredients.
7. Develop and implement testing protocols to ensure product safety, quality, and consistency.
8. Lead and mentor junior scientists to support their professional growth and development.
9. Collaborate with regulatory and legal teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
10. Support product launches and provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams.
11. Identify and troubleshoot any formulation issues that may arise during production.
12. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments and results.
13. Communicate and present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
14. Act as a brand ambassador for Mars, Incorporated and promote our mission and values.
15. Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in formulation development.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Formulation Senior Scientist in Franklin, TN, USA is between $84,000-$120,000 per year. This may vary depending on the specific company, years of experience, and education level of the individual. Additional factors such as bonuses, benefits, and location may also impact the salary range.

Mars Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars operates in five business segments around the world: Mars Wrigley Confectionary (headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with US headquarters in Hackettstown and Newark, New Jersey), Petcare (Zaventem, Belgium; Poncitlán and Jalisco, Mexico; Querétaro, Mexico), Food (Rancho Dominguez, California), Drinks (West Chester, Pennsylvania), and Symbioscience (Germantown, Maryland), the company's life sciences division.