Job Description:
The focus of this role is to work in a team environment to implement research protocols, provide cat and dog training and participate in daily care and management for the pets within the Royal Canin Petcare Feeding Facility. The role may include cleaning of the facilities, socialization, training, and exercise to provide optimal animal models for nutritional research.
What are we looking for?
AAS, BS or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (the biological sciences, nutrition, veterinary, physiology, animal nutrition, biochemistry, etc.) is preferred.
Experience in Cat and Dog nutritional testing.
Data Collection and QC management.
Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
Good Laboratory Practices
What will be your key responsibilities?
Associate of the Protocol Execution Team
Completion of feeding trials and protocols (Palatability, Digestibility and Specialized Protocols). This includes all aspects of Panel Management (food preparation, feeding, weight management, body condition Scoring, fecal scoring, body weights, focused training, supply management, etc.).
Record requested data according to study protocols; verifying the quality and accuracy of the data being delivered back to the business.
Collection and preparation of biological samples according to study protocols.
Perform animal behavior and obedience training following the Mars Standards. This includes implementing behavior modification plans, training for research activities, and support for rehoming.
Monitor pet health (both mental and physical) for any veterinary and/or enrichment needs.
Responsible for assisting the Health Care Team in treatment and research collections as needed.
Responsible for following the Mars Quality Management System (QMS).
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to work in hot, cold, dry, and wet weather conditions
All other activities, tasks, project work, and responsibilities as assigned.
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.
A strong focus on 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.
Skills Required
- AAS, BS or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Experience in Cat and Dog nutritional testing
- Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
- Good Laboratory Practices
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
