Senior Consumer Insights Scientist - Sensory & Research

Mars Incorporated in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Chicago is seeking a Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist to lead sensory and consumer research for multiple roles. You will guide projects, apply analytical methods, and collaborate with product development, marketing, and QA to deliver insights for new products and cost improvements.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field, 3+ years of R&D experience, and the ability to translate consumer psychology into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related sensory/consumer field.
• 3+ years of R&D, technical, manufacturing, or innovation experience.
• Ability to translate consumer psychology and statistics into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional collaboration with product development, marketing, and QA teams.
• Design and execute complex sensory/consumer studies and report results.
• Provide technical recommendations based on consumer psychology and data.
• Stay current on sensory science advancements and industry knowledge.

Skills

3+ years R&D experience

Sensory & consumer research leadership

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Statistics, or related

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Chicago is seeking a Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist to lead sensory and consumer research for multiple roles. You will guide projects, apply analytical methods, and collaborate with product development, marketing, and QA to deliver insights for new products and cost improvements.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field, 3+ years of R&D experience, and the ability to translate consumer psychology into actionable recommendations.