Scientist II – Consumer Science

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

Job summary

A global snack company in Birmingham is seeking a Consumer Scientist to plan projects, conduct consumer research, and manage panels. The ideal candidate has a degree in science, strong project management skills, and experience with consumer science methodologies. This temporary position runs from December 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, requiring office presence three times a week.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with consumer science tools and methodologies is a must.
• Practical experience of statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct projects delivering results.
• Conduct consumer research and interpret data.
• Lead and manage descriptive panels.

Skills

Statistical theory

Working in a team

Managing time and prioritizing duties

Organizing skills

Effectively communicating verbally and in writing in English

Primary software applications

Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods

Education

Degree in Science

Tools

XLSTAT

Compusense

JMP

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.

You plan and execute projects, interpret results, write technical reports and apply your knowledge to data analysis.

How you will contribute

You will plan and conduct projects and with guidance, deliver results, and interpret and write technical reports. You will help 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:

• Statistical theory
• Working in a team
• Managing time and prioritizing duties
• Organizing skills
• Effectively communicating verbally and in writing in English
• Primary software applications
• Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods

What you need to know about this position:

This role is in the Chocolate category in Birmingham UK.

This is a Fixed Term Contract from 1 st December 2025 – 31 st October 2026.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Passion and enthusiasm for understanding more about our products and consumers.

Education / Certifications:

Degree in Science.

Job specific requirements:

Strong project management skills. Experience with consumer science tools and methodologies is a must. Practical experience of XLSTAT, Compusense and JMP in addition to good understanding of statistical analysis. People management skills advantageous.

Travel requirements:

Limited occasional travel – within UK / MEU. This individual requires to come into the office 3 times a week.

Relocation Support Available?

No Relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

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 Science Science & Engineering.