Purpose of Role

The focus of this role is to provide for the daily nutritional needs of the pets within the MARS Petcare Feeding Facility, including the execution of the feeding protocols within the guidelines of the MARS Global feeding methodologies.

What are we looking for?

• Critical Mars Leadership Capabilities

• Priority Setting
• Planning
• Problem Solving

• Key Supporting Competencies

• Integrity and Trust
• Managing and Measuring Work

• Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge in animal facility operations
• Computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of animal health and management issues
• Knowledge of animal nutrition
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience interacting with cats/dogs

• Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in the Biological Sciences
• Experience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital
• Experience in data collection and analysis

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Member of the Feeding Protocol Execution Team
• Preparation and feeding of the daily diets for all pets within the feeding facility.
• Completion of specialized feeding trials and protocols.
• Adherence to the MARS Animal Management Program.
• Recording of requested data according to study protocols (i.e. consumption timing, amounts eaten, body weights, etc)
• Ensure that data collected is complete and adheres to the protocol objective.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of the data being delivered back to the business.
• Implementation of environmental enrichment and exercise programs for pets
• Evaluation of feces quality
• Assist with daily husbandry which may include pet grooming and the cleaning of pet quarters

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.