Scientist I - Sensory - Meals and Beverage

Campbell's • Camden, NJ

3d

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. The role supports innovation and renovation across Meals and Beverage categories and other businesses as needed, providing sensory expertise to technical research programs throughout the stage-gate process and delivering actionable insights to support business growth.

The position works cross-functionally with Research and Development, Business Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Legal, Brand, Sales, Consumer Insights, and Operations to use sensory and consumer/product research to guide product differentiation and deliver the desired consumer experience. It reports to the Senior Manager, Sensory – Meals and Beverage.

Work takes place in headquarters offices, research kitchens, pilot plants, and manufacturing plants, including co-manufacturers and vendors. The employee must be willing and able to taste and evaluate a wide range of food products and ingredients. Work may involve heat, hot food products, coolers, and freezers, requiring personal protective equipment. Travel to customers, suppliers, and production facilities is anticipated at around 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 to travel to customers, suppliers, and production facilities; anticipated travel is around 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Education in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Market Research, Statistics, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Experience working at or with a consumer packaged goods company.
• Knowledge of sensory science, including discrimination, descriptive analysis, and consumer research techniques.
• Knowledge of sensory testing and data analysis tools 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 and 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 work.
• Develop project objectives and strategies in response to business needs, execute studies, and recommend actions.
• Co-facilitate internal product tastings across categories and communicate critical sensory insights using the “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 in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance coverage, including options for individuals, families, and domestic partners, beginning on day one.
• 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 at headquarters.
• 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.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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