Sensory Science Lead: Descriptive & Consumer Research

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Job summary

ADM Erlanger, KY seeks a Sensory Scientist to lead sensory and technical projects across consumer product research. You will design and run experiments, analyze data with Compusense Cloud and XLstat, and communicate insights to cross-functional teams, while ensuring data quality and lab upkeep.

You will collaborate with suppliers and ADM colleagues, travel about 10% per year, and contribute to development of innovative products and quality improvements through descriptive analysis and consumer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related field; Master’s in Sensory Science preferred.
• 4 years of industry experience.
• Ability to design and run experiments, including sample selection, testing procedures, and statistics.
• Understanding of Compusense Cloud data collection software and XLstat statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Leads custom sensory and consumer product research across techniques, including descriptive analysis, consumer quantitative, and qualitative, through all stages: design, execution, analysis, and recommendation.
• Excellent analysis of data and translation into findings for broad audiences.
• Creates actionable recommendations for innovative product development and quality.
• Experience creating or using designs of experiments and drivers of liking research.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including timely follow-up and commitment to deliverables, and openness to give and receive feedback.

Skills

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related field

Master’s degree with emphasis in Sensory Science preferred

Tools

Compusense Cloud

XLstat

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADM Erlanger, KY seeks a Sensory Scientist to lead sensory and technical projects across consumer product research. You will design and run experiments, analyze data with Compusense Cloud and XLstat, and communicate insights to cross-functional teams, while ensuring data quality and lab upkeep.

You will collaborate with suppliers and ADM colleagues, travel about 10% per year, and contribute to development of innovative products and quality improvements through descriptive analysis and consumer