sensory scientist sr

Starbucks • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Now Brewing – Senior Sensory Scientist! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
Sensory Scientist Sr will drive complex, cross-functional sensory research projects, leading multiple efforts simultaneously, often globally distributed teams. Will work autonomously and appropriately apply knowledge, processes, skills, tools and techniques to research projects in order to meet project and program objectives. Will also influence and advance project management methodologies at Starbucks
As a Sensory Scientist Sr, you will…
· Explore and design new research methodologies that accurately and efficiently align to the Starbucks business objectives, functional area and/or company goals and strategies
· Ensure and influence the timing, scope and resources assigned to each project is aligned with the business unit's leaders and company's goals
· Explore the development of new and existing testing methodologies and tools to support Starbucks product portfolio needs.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience skilled in designing experiments and analyzing data using statistical software
• 5 years of experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills Sensory training and test execution for a food or beverage company including focus group and other qualitative testing

Nice To Haves

• B.S. Sensory evaluation or product development experience in food/beverage, or behavior/psychology, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex, cross-functional sensory research projects, leading multiple efforts simultaneously, often globally distributed teams.
• Work autonomously and appropriately apply knowledge, processes, skills, tools and techniques to research projects in order to meet project and program objectives.
• Influence and advance project management methodologies at Starbucks.
• Explore and design new research methodologies that accurately and efficiently align to the Starbucks business objectives, functional area and/or company goals and strategies.
• Ensure and influence the timing, scope and resources assigned to each project is aligned with the business unit's leaders and company's goals.
• Explore the development of new and existing testing methodologies and tools to support Starbucks product portfolio needs.

Benefits

• Vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above (state-dependent)
• Reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities

What This Job Offers

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