Consumer Science Technician - Bournville, Birmingham

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global snacks company in Birmingham seeks a Consumer Science Technician. You will conduct experiments, prepare samples, and ensure safety standards in the lab. A scientific background and experience with sensory testing tools are essential. The role is permanent, requiring on-site work five days a week. Ideal candidates will be organized, communicative, and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Experience with sensory testing tools or techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbally.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for testing and manage accurate data generation.
• Ensure the consumer science lab runs efficiently and safely.
• Assist with screening and recruitment of panelists.
• Support consumer science projects conducted on site.
• Maintain quality and compliance to safety procedures.

Skills

Sensory testing tools and/or techniques

Working in a team

Managing time and prioritizing duties

Organizational skills

Effective verbal and written communication in English

Primary software applications

Education

Educated to at least basic English and Maths

A level or equivalent

Relevant work experience in sensory/food handling/hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Under supervision, you conduct experiments, complete assigned projects or offer functional services. Using your fundamental understanding of data collection, you will assess for compliance and take corrective measures when necessary. You may also assist in interpreting data and writing technical reports. You are regarded as a technological resource in your technical area.

How you will contribute

You will prepare samples and materials for descriptive, discrimination, consumer groups, and product testing and manage those samples and generate accurate data. In addition, you will ensure the efficient and safe running of the consumer science laboratory, including maintenance of the quality system and compliance to food safety and health and safety operating procedures and help prepare test designs, online questionnaires and performance graphs for descriptive analysis. You will help with the screening and recruitment of panelists for discrimination and descriptive panels and may assist in running routine language review sessions and prepare data collection files for descriptive analysis.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• A scientific background either through education or technical apprenticeship
• Sensory testing tools and/or techniques
• Working in a team
• Managing time and prioritizing duties
• Organizational skills
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing in English
• Primary software applications

More about this role

This is a permanent role. The position will work alongside another Technician and a Panel Manager. Work Schedule: 8am - 4pm. You will need to go into the office 5 days a week (on-site).

Provide Consumer Science related support to Mondelēz global legal entities, per service agreements. This includes the global chocolate category as well as the categories within the European Business Unit but may also include support to other regions as organization priorities dictate.

The role contributes to the preparation and serving of samples, questionnaires, and generating computer files for consumer science projects conducted on the site and other duties as assigned by the Operations Leader. This role will be responsible for the efficient and safe running of the laboratories.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• English fluency (written and spoken)
• Organisation skills
• Pride in delivering high quality work and Proactivity.
• This is a dynamic role in which you will be handling multiple activities, dealing with issues and communicating within the Organisation and not being afraid to raise problems and action.

Education / Certifications:

Educated to at least basic English and Maths, preferably to A level or equivalent; Basic computer literacy – word, excel, powerpoint and internet – (required). Relevant work experience is preferred either in a sensory /food handling/hospitality role. Interest in food (required)

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.