Scientist I - Sensory - Meals and Beverage

Campbell Soup Supply; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

On-site daycare

Job summary

Campbell's Soup Company is seeking a dedicated Sensory Scientist to support sensory and consumer research for the Meals & Beverage division, driving insights to innovate and renovate products across iconic brands.

The role involves planning and executing sensory studies, delivering actionable outcomes, and collaborating with R&D, QA, regulatory, and marketing to shape product direction with data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of sensory analysis and market research experience.
• Knowledge of sensory science discipline including discrimination, descriptive analysis, and consumer research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with sensory profiles across Meals and Beverage categories.
• Provide continuous sensory and consumer insights for evaluations and product development guidance.
• Support sensory projects (planning, data collection, analysis, product launch, post-launch).
• Develop project objectives and strategies, execute studies, and recommend actions.
• Co-facilitate internal tasting sessions across categories and communicate insights.
• Conduct sensory tests and analyze data to guide enablers and quality initiatives.
• Investigate quantifiable dimensions of flavor and texture.
• Coordinate audits of research vendors and DoE designs with stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Sensory analysis

Market research

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIMS

Compusense

FIZZ

SAS

JMP

Minitab

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).

Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.

Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.

If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.

Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our “Campbell's Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.

Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The Sensory Scientist will support sensory and consumer research projects for the Meals and Beverage Division with guidance from Senior Sensory Design team members. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Sensory - Meals and Beverage, this individual will support sensory projects, driving innovation and renovation for the Meals and Beverage categories and other businesses as needed. You will be responsible for supporting, planning, and providing sensory expertise to technical research programs throughout the stage-gate process and delivering actionable insights to impact and fuel business growth. We are seeking an individual who can make an impact to help shape the future of some of our iconic brands.

What you will do...

• Becoming familiar with the range of sensory profiles and attributes seen in Meals and Beverage categories.
• Providing continuous Sensory and consumer insights to ensure robust team evaluations and product development guidance.
• Supporting sensory projects (planning, data collection, analysis, product launch, and post-launch).
• Developing project objectives and strategies in response to business needs, executing studies, and recommending actions.
• Co-facilitate internal tasting experience of products across categories, developing and communicating critical sensory insights leveraging our 'Mind the Gap' philosophy.
• Conducting sensory tests and analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods to guide enablers, business continuity projects, and quality initiatives.
• Continually investigate the quantifiable dimensions of flavor and texture.
• Coordinate and assist in audits of research vendors.
• Create actionable design of experiments (DoEs) in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Who you will work with...

The Sensory Scientist will work cross-functionally with members of Research and Development, Business Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Legal, Brand, Sales, Consumer Insights, and Operations, promoting the use of Sensory and Consumer/Product Research to influence, guide, and unlock product differentiation to deliver the desired consumer experience. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Sensory - Meals and Beverage.

What you bring to the table... (Must Haves)

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of experience with sensory analysis and market research on either the vendor or customer side

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• Education discipline in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Market Research, Statistics, Food Technology or related field or disciplines.
• Experience working at or with a CPG company.
• Knowledge of sensory science as a discipline - including experience of discrimination, descriptive analysis, and consumer research techniques.
• Knowledge of technical tools that support sensory testing and data analysis such as SIMS, Compusense, FIZZ, SAS, JMP, and Minitab.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Software knowledge: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Statistical skills, basic understanding of multivariate analysis. Fluency in the use of statistical software is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on effective visual storytelling
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Independently motivated.
• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a sense of business/ technical interrelationships.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Headquarters (HQ) Office, Research Kitchen, Pilot Plant, and Manufacturing Plants (Campbell's Soup Company (CSC), co-manufacturers and vendors).
• Willingness and ability to taste and