Senior Sensory Scientist, Meals & Beverage Innovation

The Campbell's Company; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Unlimited sick leave

PTO and holidays

On-site fitness center

On-site child care

Job summary

The Campbell’s Soup Company is seeking a Senior Sensory Scientist to independently lead sensory and consumer research programs for the Meals and Beverage Division. You will partner with cross-functional teams to translate product needs into robust research strategies and actionable recommendations.

With 6+ years in sensory science, you will design studies across the stage-gate process, apply DoE methods, and mentor colleagues while supporting innovation, renovation, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ years of relevant experience in sensory science, consumer research, product research, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Consumer Science, Market Research, Statistics, Food Technology, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior sensory science lead on project teams, recommending research strategies and appropriate methods.
• Partner with R&D, Marketing, Insights, Quality, and other stakeholders to align priorities and maximize impact.
• Lead sensory and consumer research projects from problem definition to results communication.
• Translate complex business questions into actionable research objectives and plans.
• Develop knowledge of Meals and Beverage products, sensory profiles, and category dynamics to guide development.

Skills

Sensory science

Consumer research

Statistics

Experimental design

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIMS

Compusense

FIZZ

SAS

JMP

Minitab

Job description

The Campbell’s Soup Company is seeking a Senior Sensory Scientist to independently lead sensory and consumer research programs for the Meals and Beverage Division. You will partner with cross-functional teams to translate product needs into robust research strategies and actionable recommendations.

With 6+ years in sensory science, you will design studies across the stage-gate process, apply DoE methods, and mentor colleagues while supporting innovation, renovation, and quality initiatives.