Sensory Research Scientist

5 days ago

FlorencevilleBristol, New Brunswick, Canada mccainfood Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sensory Research Scientist to join our team at McCain Foods. As a key member of our global sensory team, you will be responsible for applying sensory and consumer research best practices and methodologies to provide guidance and insights to our regional and local Product Development teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with Consumer Insights, Product Development, and other business teams to guide the optimization of innovation products and product improvements.
  • Drive projects through appropriate product and packaging consumer and sensory learning plans, from early guidance to optimization and confirmatory testing.
  • Facilitate consumer/operator interactions to grow consumer/operator empathy.
  • Courageously champion product design and product quality as the sensory representative on the Research & Development and business teams.
  • Further strengthen best sensory practices within the Research & Development teams and provoke a sensory mindset.
  • Apply design of experiments to sensory and consumer testing.
  • Translate data to insights through synthesis of qualitative consumer learning and interpretation of statistical analyses of quantitative sensory and consumer testing.
  • Communicate recommendations and key findings in a relevant and easy to understand manner and guide business teams to next steps in the product development process.
Requirements
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related field.
  • Minimum 4 years (2 years with Master's degree) in Sensory and consumer research experience across a range of research techniques.
  • Experience planning and executing sensory and/or consumer research.
  • Fundamental understanding of applied statistical analysis, including design of experiments and multivariate analysis techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Ability to manage resources and leverage existing data to effectively lead multiple projects.
  • Depth of knowledge in sensory science.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences ranging from highly scientific/technical to non-technical personnel and customers.
  • Knowledge of Food Chemistry/Biochemistry/Statistics desired.
  • Demonstrated track record of supporting the delivery of winning product innovations through providing sensory input that addresses customers' needs.
  • Ability to recognize, disseminate, and reconcile information into insights that advance McCain's ability to make better business decisions.
  • Self-motivated, adapts easily to change.
  • Experience in managing external relationships with vendors desired.
  • Scientific curiosity.
  • Engaging individual that encourages the team's experimentation mindset.
What We Offer

As a Sensory Research Scientist at McCain Foods, you will have the opportunity to work with a global team of experts in the food industry. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced Sensory Research Scientist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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