Assistant Product Developer

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Mars Incorporated (afkorting: Mars Inc.) is een Amerikaans bedrijf dat onder meer tussendoortjes maakt. Het bedrijf was in Europa actief onder de naam Masterfoods maar sinds september 2007 heet het ook in Europa "Mars". Het Amerikaanse hoofdkwartier van Mars staat in Hackettstown (New Jersey). Het internationale hoofdkwartier is gevestigd in McLean in de deelstaat Virginia. Het Europese hoofdkwartier is gevestigd in Brussel (België). In Nederland heeft het een vestiging in Veghel. Het bedrijf is eigendom van de familie Mars.

Join our Global R&D team at Mars Food and Nutrition, a leading player in the human food industry committed to delivering high-quality and nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge Research and Development (R&D) capabilities, which drive our segment mission to make "Better food today for a better world tomorrow."

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Product Developer to join our Global renovation team. In this role you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and testing of new products, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with the latest food technologies and contribute to the creation of innovative and sustainable food solutions into a fast pace multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

Complete lab work for products during product development stage.

Support product developers in the development kitchen and pilot plant with sample making.

Support sensory evaluations

Support shelf-life studies, with accurate reporting, tastings, and planning

Support pilot scale trials in partnership with the pilot plant team.

Ensure all prototype samples are made in adherence with global standards in good manufacturing practices, HACCP, and Mars Quality Management processes as well as Human Safety and Environment.

• Bachelor of Science in a Technical, Food Science or Engineering discipline (preferred, not mandatory)

• School leavers certificate with Science, Maths and English

• 1-2 years of experience in a technical role (could be laboratory, pilot plant, R&D facility, pharmaceutical)

• Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment

• Can work accurately when preparing samples

• Basic understanding of food science principles

• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy in documentation and experimental procedures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill to work effectively in a team-oriented / multinational environment (English is required)

• Physical ability to walk throughout the Pilot plant to include multiple levels, Stand for >1 hour regularly, and >4 hours on rare occasions and lift 25 kg