Job Description: Job Opportunity: Raw Materials Scientist Location: Hybrid - Birstall, West Yorkshire Job Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (DOE) Bonus Benefits Are you passionate about driving innovation and quality in raw materials? Join us as a Raw Materials Scientist and play a critical role in shaping the future of our Dry and Care & Treats factories. You will lead the development and enhancement of our raw material portfolio, ensuring every ingredient meets the highest standards of quality, nutrition, and performance. Key Responsibilities Own and Elevate: Take full ownership of a portfolio of raw materials, applying your deep technical knowledge to guarantee consistent quality and optimal performance across our manufacturing sites. Drive Specifications: Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and refine raw material specifications that not only comply with Mars’ rigorous standards but also meet our nutritional and processing needs. Lead Innovation: Spearhead complex projects including new raw material development, renovation initiatives, and cost-saving strategies. Manage stakeholders and collaborate across functions to deliver impactful results. Build Expertise: Become a subject matter expert in raw materials, sharing your insights and knowledge to elevate the entire team’s capabilities and drive continuous improvement. About you A graduate with a degree in a scientific discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field. Experienced in research and development, ideally with a focus on raw material development, quality assurance, or food safety. A confident communicator with excellent English skills, both written and verbal. A natural collaborator who excels at building strong relationships and working effectively across teams. What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse 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 a company bonus. Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here. LI-KO1