Consumer Scientist

Mondelēz International • East Hanover, NJ

1d • $69,300 - $95,315 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a manager, you plan and organize cross-functional projects and develop consumer-centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs. You also interact independently with stakeholders. In this role, you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan for our North America savory biscuit brands; specifically, Ritz and its platforms (Core, Filled Crackers, Toasted Chips, Minis, etc.).

Requirements

• Qualifications in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar
• Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods
• Sensory testing methods (Round Table, QDA, Discrimination, etc.)
• Statistics to analyze data and interpret results
• Handling multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines
• Effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic and innovation priorities of the business
• Working with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Project planning and management skills
• Problem solving, creating solutions and working independently
• Microsoft Office applications
• Effectively communicating verbally and in writing in English
• BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.
• 2–3 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or in consumer and sensory studies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization

Nice To Haves

• Excitement for our brands and intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on single and multi-stage projects, meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing quality, actionable data.
• Lead development of learning plans and all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory methods and ensure that it is translated into a cohesive story.
• Interpret results, report and present findings, and make recommendations that contribute to decision making.
• Lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist's performance.
• Interact with peers, junior developers/marketing and other colleagues.
• Take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments.
• Understand and apply multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research.
• Partner with key stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) and cross-functional team to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

Benefits

• health insurance
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education related programs
• paid holidays
• vacation time
• highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level