Sensory Research Specialist

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Sensory Technologist to join the Innovation Center in Salisbury, MD. You will drive product quality and innovation through hands-on sensory research, coordinating studies, executing tests, and translating results into actionable insights for product development and marketing.

This onsite role offers a pathway to collaborate with sensory scientists, technicians, R&D and Marketing, delivering recommendations that strengthen Perdue brands and support launch timelines;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Nutrition or related field.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods related to sensory science.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to partner with multiple teams to provide insight.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of sensory test designs for product optimization and innovation.
• Prepare and support execution of sensory tests with the team, R&D, and Marketing.
• Deliver feedback to Product Development, Marketing, Foodservice, and Market Research.
• Coordinate sensory testing priorities across departments to align with business objectives.
• Administer sensory testing databases and participant management processes.
• Monitor compliance with sensory protocols and suggest improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Sensory science

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Agri/Nutrition

Tools

Compusense

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Sensory Technologist to join the Innovation Center in Salisbury, MD. You will drive product quality and innovation through hands-on sensory research, coordinating studies, executing tests, and translating results into actionable insights for product development and marketing.

This onsite role offers a pathway to collaborate with sensory scientists, technicians, R&D and Marketing, delivering recommendations that strengthen Perdue brands and support launch timelines;