Sensory Scientist

Job description

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How do you turn an idea into a worldwide sensation?

 

It’s amazing what can happen when you have a flash of inspiration. It could lead to a great idea for a new sauce, a new recipe, a new chocolate bar.. Who knows? But without the right insight and expertise, that’s all that flash of inspiration will ever be – an idea. Which is why Sensory & Consumer science is so important to our success. The team looks at what drives the consumer liking, identify what are key product and packaging parameters for consumer satisfaction, partner with the development teams to ensure high quality on shelf. Put simply, we make the difference between just another great idea and global success. So when you join us, you can be confident that your own light bulb moment will be in very safe hands. To switch on to some more exciting opportunities, go to www.mars.nl.

 

Sensory Scientist

€46,000 - €61,000

Veghel, the Netherlands

 

Ensuring that our products taste and look like the consumers want will be one of your key responsibility as a Sensory Scientist in the world’s largest chocolate production facility. From its base in the Netherlands, Mars produces premium confectionery brands - including Mars®, Snickers®, Twix® and Maltesers® - for the rest of Europe to enjoy. In this role, you will deliver fundamental sensory and consumer understanding that enables R&D projects to aim for international market leadership in defining key categories and product (content & pack). You will work with tools such as sensory panels and benchmarks to link consumer experiences with scientific analysis. In this process, you will not only use common research methods, but will also be expected to add product insights through experimental design, statistical modelling and tools, and data analysis.

 

To develop and drive the sensory and consumer science agenda in Food, we expect you to have a strong scientific basis and an enterprising attitude. As a university graduate with a degree in Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Consumer Research or equivalent, you have a sound theoretical basis. In addition, you should have two years of relevant work experience, in which you have demonstrated problem-solving skills, as well as superior skills relating to customer focus, time management, decision-making, and communicating with internal and external networks. Travelling may be required depending on the nature of the research and project needs (estimated at 10-20%).

 

What we offer

• A permanent position at a global company producing A-brands.

· An environment that considers your personal qualities and stimulates (international) career opportunities.
· A global workplace with varied international backgrounds within the team Flexible working times.
· An excellent salary and a good package of fringe benefits, tailored to your commitment and performance.

 

Do you recognize yourself in the above?
For more information, you can call our Recruitment Team at telephone number +31 (0) 413 383730. Please send us your online application - including CV and motivation letter - as soon as possible, using the link below. An external Assessment Centre will be part of the procedure. Applications should be received by Wednesday 10th of February.

 

 

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