Senior Scientist-Sensory & Consumer Experience
About the positionResponsibilities• Lead Sensory and Consumer Product Insights research for R&D teams. • Develop and execute research plans for product/process design decisions. • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to clarify proposition questions. • Create joint learning plans as needed. • Ensure accurate documentation of test goals, objectives, design, and procedures. • Summarize results, interpret data, and present findings cross-functionally. • Deliver data-driven recommendations to impact business decisions.• Explore new capabilities and methodologies in Sensory & Consumer Experience. Requirements• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Consumer Psychology, Market Research, Sensory and Consumer Science, or related technical discipline. • Five years of experience guiding research in a major consumer packaged goods company. • Sensory and Consumer Science degree or Certification required. • OR a PhD in Sensory and Consumer Science or related field. • Four years of experience (or experience through coursework with PhD) in leading qualitative and quantitative consumer research.• Experience in application of Sensory Testing Methods. • Experience in applying appropriate analysis procedures for sensory and consumer data. • Training and experience in applying experimental design and statistics to sensory and consumer research. • Experience in leading and managing multiple projects simultaneously. • Ability to interpret complex data and its impact on the business. Benefits• Salary range of $113,963 - $145,000 per year. • Telecommuting permitted 40%. Apply tot his job