Flavor & Sensory Insights Scientist

Cps4jobs; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cps4jobs is seeking a Sensory Scientist to support product innovation, development, and quality initiatives through sensory and consumer research. You will plan and oversee research activities, apply appropriate scientific methods and statistical techniques, and turn findings into practical recommendations for technical teams and business partners.

Responsibilities include planning sensory studies, maintaining panels, coordinating testing, and collaborating with Product Development, R&D,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, or related discipline.
• 3+ years in sensory science or consumer research, including descriptive panel management.
• Practical knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques and statistical analysis.
• Experience creating and implementing laboratory procedures and training others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct sensory and consumer research to evaluate products and support objectives.
• Support and maintain descriptive sensory panels, including recruiting and training panelists.
• Coordinate internal sensory testing programs, study development, panel scheduling, sample prep, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Establish, refine, and implement sensory testing procedures and methodologies.
• Coordinate outside research resources including vendors, budgets, and final deliverables.
• Apply statistical tools and sensory techniques to evaluate findings and present conclusions.
• Maintain organized research documentation, datasets, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with Product Development, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and Innovation teams.
• Ensure research activities follow lab practices, safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sensory research

Statistical analysis

Descriptive analysis

Panel management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Sensory Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cps4jobs is seeking a Sensory Scientist to support product innovation, development, and quality initiatives through sensory and consumer research. You will plan and oversee research activities, apply appropriate scientific methods and statistical techniques, and turn findings into practical recommendations for technical teams and business partners.

Responsibilities include planning sensory studies, maintaining panels, coordinating testing, and collaborating with Product Development, R&D,