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Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners.Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description:

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.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Planning and executing sensory tests (discrimination and descriptive human sensory panels)
  • Panelist training and engagement (newsletters, attendance, performance)
  • Support development of prototypes within the framework of a defined project
  • Support in providing recommendations for product development projects

  • You have or are in progress of acquiring an advanced degree in chemistry, food science or nutritional science
  • Ideally, initial practical experience, preferably in the field of sensory technology or product effect, product development or flavor analysis in the FMCG sector
  • The ability to work independently and in a structured manner
  • Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving mentality
  • Talent for communication in English, German is a plus
  • Good MS Office skills

  • Responsibility for independent projects with the support of a well-rehearsed team
  • An open and international working environment with a strong feedback culture
  • The opportunity to make valuable contacts in one of the most successful branded goods companies in the world
  • An active community of interns
  • Attractive intern salary
  • Flexible working hours and, in consultation, the possibility of working partially from home
  • Development talks and entry opportunities

Start Date: Mid-January 2026
Duration: 6 months
Location: Verden (near Bremen), Germany

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