Sustainability Engineer/Scientist

Mars • Lewisburg, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Engineer/Scientist provides scientific, technical, and program leadership to turn sustainability concepts into scalable operational capabilities. Acting as the on-site functional program expert, this role leads development and industrialization of Boka and related biological processes, including inoculum and worm management, while advancing the use of organic and kibble waste streams from the Royal Canin Plant and Pet Center. The role owns the Site Boka program supporting the Sustainability Park and Breeder Exhibit, builds and manages internal and external partnerships, and coaches site associates. It also collaborates with RC R&D and regional universities on environmental research, including vermicomposting and gas production, and facilitates knowledge transfer and expansion of sustainable solutions through domestic and international engagement.

Requirements

• An advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemical or biochemical engineering, fermentation science, microbiology, biotechnology, agronomy, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey scientific and technical information, prepare research reports and presentations, and communicate effectively with internal teams, academic collaborators, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant academic or professional specialization in fermentation, composting, vermicomposting, biological waste treatment, or sustainable bioprocess development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional expert in fermentation and composting, providing scientific and technical leadership for the Boka program.
• Coach and guide site associates supporting Boka and Sustainability Park initiatives.
• Own the Site Boka program, overseeing vermicomposting operations and worm populations for organic waste processing.
• Lead industrialization and scale-up of Boka to process organic waste streams at RLE and ROH, including brown and green materials and kibble waste.
• Develop, implement, and scale worm production capabilities for on-site operations and external partnership programs.
• Establish and manage large-scale inoculum production at RLE to meet internal operational needs and external partner requirements.
• Develop and manage internal and external partnerships, including with RC R&D, the PRO/Vet network, private companies, regional universities, and domestic and international collaborators.
• Partner with the Disruptive Team to plan, conduct, and manage on-site research projects advancing the Boka program.
• Support environmental research and knowledge transfer, including research in microbiology, sustainability, agronomics, technologies, ergonomics, vermicomposting, and gas production.

Benefits

• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time