sensory scientist

Starbucks • Seattle, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Now Brewing – 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.
A sensory scientist contributes to Starbucks' success by designing and executing research which is organized, coordinated with stakeholders, and aligned with other project researchers on the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - sensory evaluation or product development experience in food/beverage, or behavior/psychology, preferred
• Laboratory and equipment operation, calibration and maintenance - 3 years
• Designing research and analyzing data using statistical software - 3 years
• Sensory training and test execution for a food or beverage company including focus group and other qualitative testing – 3 years

Responsibilities

• Manages projects in accordance with available Starbucks established project and program management methodologies
• Supports pulling together and leveraging project resources such as consumers, panelists, materials and budget, with support
• Ensure the timing, scope and resources assigned to each project is aligned with the business unit's leaders and company's goals
• Applies knowledge, processes, skills, tools and techniques to research projects in order to meet project objectives
• Drives to design research that is executed accurately and efficiently and aligned to the business objectives, functional area and/or company goals and strategies

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• short-term and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• family expansion reimbursement
• paid vacation from date of hire
• sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
• eight paid holidays
• two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• student loan management resources
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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