Req-60673 Scientist I - Sensory (Open)

How you will make history…

The Sensory Scientist will support sensory and consumer research projects for the Snacks Division with guidance from Senior Sensory Design team members. Reporting to the Director for Sensory Design, this individual will support sensory projects, driving innovation and renovation for the Snacks categories and other businesses as needed. You will be responsible for supporting, planning, and providing sensory expertise to technical research programs throughout the stage-gate process and delivering actionable insights to impact and fuel business growth. We are seeking an individual who can make an impact to help shape the future of some of our iconic brands

What you will do…

•    Becoming familiar with the range of sensory profiles and attributes seen in Snacks categories.

•    Providing continuous Sensory and consumer insights to ensure robust team evaluations and product development guidance.

•    Supporting sensory projects (planning, data collection, analysis, product launch, and post-launch).

•    Developing project objectives and strategies in response to business needs, executing studies, and recommending actions.

•    Co-facilitate internal tasting experience of products across categories, developing and communicating critical sensory insights leveraging our "Mind the Gap" philosophy.

•    Conducting sensory tests and analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods to guide enablers, business continuity projects, and quality initiatives.

•    Continually investigate the quantifiable dimensions of flavor and texture.

•    Coordinate and assist in audits of research vendors.

•    Create actionable design of experiments (DoEs) in conjunction with key stakeholders.

•    Perform other duties as needed.

Who you will work with…

The Sensory Scientist will work cross-functionally with members of Research and Development, Business Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Legal, Brand, Sales, Consumer Insights, and Operations, promoting the use of Sensory and Consumer/Product Research to influence, guide, and unlock product differentiation to deliver the desired consumer experience. This role reports to the Director of Sensory.

What you bring to the table… (Must Haves)

•    Bachelor's degree

•    2 years of experience with sensory analysis and market research on either the vendor or customer side

It would be nice if you have… (Preferred Skills)

•    Education discipline in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Market Research, Statistics, Food Technology or related field or disciplines.

•    Experience working at or with a CPG company.

•    Knowledge of sensory science as a discipline - including experience of discrimination, descriptive analysis, and consumer research techniques.

•    Knowledge of technical tools that support sensory testing and data analysis such as SIMS, Compusense, FIZZ, SAS, JMP, and Minitab.

•    Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

•    Software knowledge: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

•    Statistical skills, basic understanding of multivariate analysis. Fluency in the use of statistical software is a plus.

•    Strong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on effective visual storytelling

•    Strong organizational skills.

•    Able to work well in a team environment.

•    Independently motivated.

•    Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a sense of business/ technical interrelationships.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•    Headquarters (HQ) Office, Research Kitchen, Pilot Plant, and Manufacturing Plants (Campbell's Soup Company (CSC), co-manufacturers and vendors).

•    Willingness and ability to taste and evaluate a wide range of food products and ingredients.

•    The work exposes the employee to heat and hot food products, coolers, and freezers requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

•    Must be available to travel to various customers, suppliers, and production facilities (Anticipated travel at around 20%).