Sensory & Consumer Science Technologist

Perfetti Van Melle; Lazio; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global company in food innovation located in Rome is seeking a qualified candidate for a Sensory & Consumer Science role. The role involves contributing to consumer research, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing insights to guide product development. Applicants should have a degree in Food Science or a related field with a minimum of four years of experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to impact product strategies and consumer interactions significantly.

Competenze

• Minimum 4 years experience in Sensory and Consumer Science.
• Proven ability to interpret data trends and consumer feedback.
• Experience in working with cross-functional product development teams.

Mansioni

• Design and implement research methodologies for consumer insights.
• Provide consumer voice perspective in cross-functional project meetings.
• Support analysis of data to identify consumer trends.

Conoscenze

Statistical analysis

Consumer insights

Communication skills

Proactivity

Flexibility

Formazione

Degree in Food Science and Technology

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Main purpose of the role: For our Global R&D team, we are looking for a new resource in the Sensory & Consumer Science department. This position represents the voice of the consumer within the organization. This role will assist in conducting and analyzing consumer research, supporting the integration of consumer insights into business strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to gather consumer insights.
• Consistently provide the consumer voice and perspective in project meetings and interactions with cross-functional teams.
• Provide advice and recommendations to R&D, Marketing, Regulatory for topics related to Sensory and Consumer (e.g., sensory claims).
• Support the analysis and interpretation of data to identify trends, preferences, and behaviors.
• Aid in identification opportunities for new product development and enhancements based on consumer feedback.
• Maintain relationships with consumer testing suppliers to stay up to date on the newest methodologies and innovative ways to answer business questions.
• Assist in the development of comprehensive reports and present research findings and recommendations to product and process developers, marketers and other project partners.
• Assist in facilitation of consumer testing to identify gold standard production in all product categories.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of Sensory and Consumer Science, with minimum 4 years of experience.
• Excellent statistical analysis skills with proven data interpretation knowledge.
• Experience in food industry and working with product development cross functional teams.
• Professional English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to address multiple priorities and bring work to a closure.
• Pro-activity and flexibility.

Here in Perfetti Van Melle there is a culture of respect and valorization of diversity. Therefore, applications, recruiting processes and development paths in the company are opportunities open to all people without any type of discrimination.

Location

Rome, Italy