Scientist, Consumer Science-7 ( 9 month FTC)

Mondelez International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the snack industry as a Scientist in Consumer Science, where you will conduct sensory evaluations and consumer tests for innovative projects. This role emphasizes data analysis and the ability to interpret results, supporting a consumer-centric approach in product development. With a focus on teamwork and methodologies, you will thrive in a collaborative environment aimed at delivering top snack products globally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or Nutrition is required.
• Experience in conducting sensory evaluations and consumer testing methods.
• Understanding of statistical theory and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct sensory evaluations and consumer tests.
• Interpret results and write technical reports.
• Lead and manage descriptive panels and maintain sensory laboratory standards.

Skills

Experience in the food industry

Conducting sensory evaluations

Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods

Understanding statistical theory

Data analysis

Organizing skills

Effective communication in English

Education

Degree in Food Science or Nutrition

Tools

Compusense

JMP

XLStat

Job description

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Scientist, Consumer Science-7 ( 9 month FTC)

Apply locations Birmingham, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: July 1, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R-142239

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.

As a Scientist you will plan and execute sensory evaluations and consumer tests for productivity and innovation projects, applying different methodologies adjusted to the objective of the project, interpret results, write technical reports and apply your knowledge to data analysis, to provide the business with clear recommendations to move forward with a consumer centric approach.

How you will contribute

You will plan and conduct projects and with guidance, deliver results, and interpret and write technical reports. You will execute the sensory tools that apply to each project following Consumer Science’s defined protocols. You will run Round Tables, Discrimination Tests, Quantitative Descriptive Analysis, andhelp complete consumer research including data analysis and results interpretation, applying your knowledge of statistics to analyze, draw conclusions and report results. In this role, you will also lead and manage descriptive panels, recruiting, training, screening, and managing panelist’s performance, interact with your peers, junior developers/marketing and other colleagues, and may take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments. You will also work on teams when new methodologies and capabilities are being evaluated, proposed and implemented, working with other consumer scientists, junior developers and other cross-functional colleagues, and will ensure the efficiency and safety of the sensory laboratory, including maintenance of the quality system, making sure that procedures are followed properly and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

What you will bring

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

• Experience in the food industry

• Degree in Food Science or Nutrition

• Conducting sensory evaluations

• Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods

• Understanding statistical theory and data analysis

• Primary software applications: Compusense, JMP, XLStat

• Working in a large cross functional team

• Managing time and prioritizing duties

• Organizing skills

• Effectively communicati on skill verbally and in writing in English

More about this role

Travel requirements: Office based

Work schedule: Standard office hours

Relocation Support Available?

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our succes

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.

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)Consumer ScienceScience & Engineering

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than80countries and are working to sell our products in over150countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.