Principal Scientist - Fats & Oils
Core
Leading global technical initiatives in Fats and Oils sustainability, driving snacking innovation, and managing reformulation and processing challenges for Mars Snacking.
Role type
Principal Scientist (Food Science)
Builds
Fats & Oils portfolio, sustainable ingredient pipelines, and novel product formulations
Domain
Food Science / Fats & Oils / Snacking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
R&D experience, formulation, processing, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory knowledge (FDA/EFSA), supplier management, horizon scanning, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, experience in chocolate/nutrition bars/salty snacks/confectionary, raw material compliance
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for Fats&Oils portfolio strategy; Own S&T Fats&Oils Strategy; Deliver hands-on formulation, processing, QA, and food safety support; Lead sustainability initiatives and evaluate alternative ingredients; Horizon-scan emerging research and trends; Collaborate to generate scientific evidence for claims; Partner to develop strategic supplier relationships; Safeguard intellectual property; Represent company at industry events; Mentor and upskill associates
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship