Lead Sensory Scientist - Descriptive & Consumer Research

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Scientist to support sensory and technical projects and cross-functional initiatives. You will independently manage daily tasks, meet timelines, and communicate updates while supporting project timelines and resource planning.

The role requires strong problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration across teams. Responsibilities include leading sensory and consumer research, designing experiments, analyzing data with statistical methods, and translating results into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Statistics, Psychology or related field; Master’s preferred
• 4 years of industry experience
• Ability to design and run experiments with appropriate statistics
• Experience with Compusense Cloud and XLSTAT

Responsibilities

• Leads sensory and consumer research across methods from design to recommendation
• Analyzes data and translates findings for broad audiences
• Develops actionable recommendations for product development and quality
• Collaborates cross-functionally and manages multiple projects

Skills

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Statistics/Psychology

Master’s degree in Sensory Science preferred

Tools

Compusense Cloud

XLSTAT

MS Office

Job description

ADM is seeking a Scientist to support sensory and technical projects and cross-functional initiatives. You will independently manage daily tasks, meet timelines, and communicate updates while supporting project timelines and resource planning.

The role requires strong problem solving, data analysis, and collaboration across teams. Responsibilities include leading sensory and consumer research, designing experiments, analyzing data with statistical methods, and translating results into actionable