Sensory Scientist

The purpose of this Americas R&D Sensory Scientist in the Plant-Based Protein field is to support the global protein business with Plant-Based Product and Process Development skills to design the Plant-Based Ingredients that will meet consumer expectations.

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting to the R&D Protein Chemistry Manager, you will be a strong part of a global R&D team delivering customer solutions through sensory science methodologies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as US sensory liaison to Global Company Sensory Network
• Manage and execute regional requests for Customer Sensory Support
• Define and execute appropriate sensory testing to support local R&D Protein Chemistry, Process and Product Development teams and local Customer Technical Support team; Identify and recommend new sensory methods to support project deliverables and deliver business impact
• Conduct local sensory training for internal panelists; Ensure panelist performance through appropriate sensory testing and follow-up training; and execute external sensory tests as needed
• Contribute to the development of new plant-based protein ingredients to meet increasing customer and consumer demand
• Contribute to a safe and environmentally friendly workplace with team spirit
• Contribute to a highly scientific, market focused, and collaborative R&D organization
• Participate in cross functional teams that may include sales, marketing, operations, R&D, applications, senior leadership, procurement, customers, and suppliers as a subject matter expert in sensory science
• Manage projects including timelines, budgets, and outcomes

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee@cps4jobs.com.

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Technical Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in Food Sensory with proven track record and strong applied statistics knowledge and experience
• Experience with vegetable proteins preferred
• Minimum BS degree, MS and PhD preferred
• Fizz Software knowledge is a plus
• Experience in sensory analysis of food materials especially related to raw materials and flavor ingredients
• Knowledge of chemical and analytical science and techniques and ability to related analytical results to sensory analysis
• Demonstrated capability in coordinating multi-functional projects, as well as external and internal teams
• Food formulation experience of vegetable protein is a plus
• Domestic and international travel (up to 20%) is expected

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee@cps4jobs.com.

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