Independently and as a Global team player, coordinates on Confectionery Pack Laboratory Standard deployment and maintenance of global laboratory data, moving the entire business towards risk-based development approach and scientific-based decisions in packaging.

• Executes/coordinates packaging materials scientific analysis in physical, chemical and sensory area at PRA and commercialization, in devoted region. Helps regional team to grow scientific capabilities.
• Delivers within standard processes, ways of working, systems, tests and methods, project timelines.

What are we looking for?

Minimum 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in analytical research, lab testing, and knowledgeable in packaging.

Preferred 

• MBA or Master’s in Engineering Management. 

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Data Analytical Methods
• Design for Quality & Efficiency
• Continuous Improvement
• Capturing & Leveraging Knowledge
• Research Design & Execution (Design of Experiment)
• Standardization of tests and methods, SOP’s
• Knowledgeable in pack lab equipment
• Pack certification process (optional)

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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 company bonus.

If you’re passionate about our brands, a great strategic thinking, deliver high quality decision and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you. Click ‘apply’ in this position.

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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.