Sensory Scientist

Position Summary The incumbent will manage and execute sensory and consumer research studies to meet the client objectives by working within the sensory science team. Study types may include descriptive, discrimination and quantitative consumer research studies. Essential Functions and Responsibilities ● Lead and conduct single or multi stage projects, delivering to the required standards and agreed timescales, including designing research to meet client objectives, to produce good quality, actionable data, interpreting results, reporting/presenting findings, making recommendations and contributing to decision making. A wide range of sensory science methods may be employed including both qualitative and quantitative. ● Interface with clients to help determine their needs and how to apply sensory science to answer their research question. The clients will include persons from other sensory departments, marketing, quality, product development, and executives. ● Provide insight and support the panel recruitment process and helping to improve and expand the panel database. ● Apply statistical analysis to the data output from studies in order to interpret the results for the client. ● Support project set up and product preparation, when required. ● Provide informal coaching and share experience with more junior colleagues and technicians. ● Work to improve all aspects of the department, including functional methodologies, practical solutions and facilities and presenting these ideas in an appropriate way to management. ● Maintain and develop knowledge and expertise in relevant scientific disciplines. Communication ● The incumbent has occasional contact with the personnel outside the immediate working unit. Interaction with Sensory Manager and other Sensory Team Members