Job Description:

Improve dry pet food manufacturing processes.

Collaborate with Process Engineers, Product Developers and Quality Teams to implement new products.

Permanent Full-time role based onsite in Bathurst (NSW).

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Development Technologist to join our Bathurst site, where you will own and deliver the R&D component of dry pet food innovation/renovation projects that deliver growth to the ANZ business.

What will be your key responsibilities? 

Planning and completing dry product development trials at pilot and commercial scale.

Planning and completing testing and evaluation.

Ensuring all assigned ANZ dry products meet defined nutritional requirements.

Creation of key dry product control documentation for assigned products.

Understanding and providing technical information about dry product design.

Writing and publishing Dry project completion reports in timely manner (±3months) after product launch.

 What are we looking for? 

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological, nutrition or food sciences.

2-3 years in a Manufacturing environment working in Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, or Product/Process Development

Working knowledge of food processing or product development is highly preferred.

Understanding of food testing methods and interpretation of results.

Experience in the application of scientific methodology.

Strong communication skills

What we stand for: 

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.  

About Us: 

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We have been making products for people (and the pets that people love- we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses) for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, UNCLE BEN’S® and MASTERFOODS ® ROYAL CANIN®. We are committed to a sustainable tomorrow through our sustainable in a generation plan that addresses a healthy planet, thriving people and a nourishing wellbeing. Together, our 125,000+ Employees are inspired to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow.  

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.