R&D Internship Sensory Evaluation and Product Development

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><span>Support the Mars Petcare R&D team and deepen your knowledge in industrial research in the field of sensory evaluation. You will assist with the day-to-day maintenance of the internal sensory panel (preparation, evaluate, report writing and panel engagement) and support Central and Regional R&D teams with projects.  </span></p><p></p><p></p><h1><b>What will be your key responsibilities?</b></h1><ul><li><p><span>Planning and executing sensory tests (discrimination and descriptive human sensory panels)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Panelist training and engagement (newsletters, attendance, performance)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support development of prototypes within the framework of a defined project</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support in providing recommendations for product development projects</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h1><b>What are we looking for?</b></h1><ul><li><p><span>You have or are in progress of acquiring an advanced degree in chemistry, food science or nutritional science</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ideally, initial practical experience, preferably in the field of sensory technology or product effect, product development or flavor analysis in the FMCG sector</span></p></li><li><p><span>The ability to work independently and in a structured manner</span></p></li><li><p><span>Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving mentality</span></p></li><li><p><span>Talent for communication in English, German is a plus</span></p></li><li><p><span>Good MS Office skills</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h1><b>What can you expect from Mars?</b></h1><ul><li><p><span>Responsibility for independent projects with the support of a well-rehearsed team</span></p></li><li><p><span>An open and international working environment with a strong feedback culture</span></p></li><li><p><span>The opportunity to make valuable contacts in one of the most successful branded goods companies in the world</span></p></li><li><p><span>An active community of interns</span></p></li><li><p><span>Attractive intern salary</span></p></li><li><p><span>Flexible working hours and, in consultation, the possibility of working partially from home</span></p></li><li><p><span>Development talks and entry opportunities</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Start Date: asap<br />Duration: 6 months<br />Location: Verden (near Bremen), Germany</span></b></p><p><b><span>#LI-HH</span></b></p><h1></h1><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>