Formulation Scientist
Core
Own product formulation and recipe development for Dry and Care & Treats pet nutrition products, ensuring compliance with nutritional, quality, food safety, and cost requirements.
Role type
Formulation Scientist (FMCG)
Builds
Dry pet food and Care & Treats products
Domain
Pet Nutrition / FMCG Manufacturing
Required skills
recipe formulation, product development, process development, food safety principles, project management, analytical problem-solving, manufacturing collaboration (via careerplan.io/jobs/R165893-1-formulation-scientist-at-mars)
Preferred skills
innovation project leadership, value optimisation, continuous improvement, cross-functional stakeholder influence
Technologies
formulation data systems
Responsibilities
Own recipe formulation and optimisation across product portfolio; lead formulation support for innovation and business continuity projects; partner with manufacturing sites to ensure recipe feasibility; act as technical contact for quality incidents; drive continuous optimisation for cost and sustainability; maintain accurate formulation data; collaborate with global teams; support capability building through coaching
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC