Scientist, Consumer Science

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

6d•$69,300 - $95,315•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a manager, this role plans and organizes cross-functional projects and develops consumer-centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs. The scientist interacts independently with stakeholders, delivers on single and multi-stage projects meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing quality, actionable data. This role leads the development of learning plans and all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory methods, ensuring it is translated into a cohesive story. The scientist interprets results, reports and presents findings, and makes recommendations that contribute to decision making. In this role, the scientist may also lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist's performance, interact with peers, junior developers/marketing and other colleagues, and may take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments. This role requires understanding and the application of multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research. Teamwork is essential in this position. The scientist will partner with key stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) and cross-functional teams to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities and ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

Requirements

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 in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience on MS Office, Compusense & XL Stat preferred

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.
Translate research 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.
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 teams to ensure work is aligned with strategic priorities.
Ensure procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.