Scientist I - Sensory - Meals and Beverage
About The Position
The Sensory Scientist supports sensory and consumer research projects for the Meals and Beverage Division, with guidance from Senior Sensory Design team members. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Sensory – Meals and Beverage, the role supports innovation and renovation projects across Meals and Beverage categories and other businesses as needed. The scientist provides sensory expertise to technical research programs throughout the stage-gate process and delivers actionable insights to support business growth. The role works cross-functionally with Research and Development, Business Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Legal, Brand, Sales, Consumer Insights, and Operations to promote the use of sensory and consumer/product research in guiding product differentiation and delivering the desired consumer experience. The position operates in headquarters offices, research kitchens, pilot plants, and manufacturing plants, including company, co-manufacturer, and vendor facilities. It involves tasting and evaluating a wide range of food products and ingredients, exposure to heat and hot foods, coolers, and freezers, and use of personal protective equipment. Travel to customers, suppliers, and production facilities is anticipated at approximately 20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of experience with sensory analysis and market research, on either the vendor or customer side.
- Willingness and ability to taste and evaluate a wide range of food products and ingredients.
- Ability and availability to travel to customers, suppliers, and production facilities; anticipated travel is approximately 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Education in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Market Research, Statistics, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working at or with a CPG company.
- Knowledge of sensory science, including discrimination, descriptive analysis, and consumer research techniques.
- Knowledge of tools for sensory testing and data analysis, such as SIMS, Compusense, FIZZ, SAS, JMP, and Minitab.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Statistical skills, including a basic understanding of multivariate analysis; fluency with statistical software is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly effective visual storytelling.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Independent motivation.
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills and an understanding of business and technical interrelationships.
Responsibilities
- Become familiar with sensory profiles and attributes across Meals and Beverage categories.
- Provide ongoing sensory and consumer insights to support team evaluations and product development.
- Support sensory projects, including planning, data collection, analysis, product launch, and post-launch activities.
- Develop project objectives and strategies based on business needs, execute studies, and recommend actions.
- Co-facilitate internal product tastings across categories and communicate critical sensory insights using the company’s “Mind the Gap” philosophy.
- Conduct sensory tests and analyze data using appropriate statistical methods to guide enablers, business continuity projects, and quality initiatives.
- Investigate quantifiable dimensions of flavor and texture.
- Coordinate and assist with audits of research vendors.
- Create actionable designs of experiments (DoEs) with key stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance, with benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
- Matching 401(k) plan, available from the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
- Unlimited sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay.
- Free access to the fitness center for employees in the headquarters location.
- Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons and a company store.
- Campbell’s Cares matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
