Consumer Scientist

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a manager, you plan and organize cross-functional projects and develop consumer-centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs. You also interact independently with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on single and multi-stage projects, meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing quality, actionable data.
• Lead development of learning plans and all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory methods and ensure that it is translated into a cohesive story.
• Interpret results, report and present findings, and make recommendations that contribute to decision making.
• Lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist's performance.
• May take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments.
• Apply multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research.
• Partner with key stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) and cross-functional teams to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities and ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

Requirements

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
• Absolutely required qualifications in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods.
• Experience in sensory testing methods (Round Table, QDA, Discrimination, etc.).
• Experience in using statistics to analyze data and interpret results.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic and innovation priorities of the business.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Experience in project planning and management.
• Problem-solving, creating solutions and working independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.

Qualifications

• A highly motivated BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.
• 1–3 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or in consumer and sensory studies.

What You Will Bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Qualifications in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar.
• Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods.
• Sensory testing methods (Round Table, QDA, Discrimination, etc.).
• Statistics to analyze data and interpret results.
• Handling multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines.
• Effectively partnering with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic and innovation priorities of the business.
• Working with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Project planning and management skills.
• Problem solving, creating solutions and working independently.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING VERBALLY AND IN WRITING IN ENGLISH.

More About This Role

In this role you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan for our North America savory biscuit brands; specifically, Ritz and its platforms (Core, Filled Crackers, Toasted Chips, Minis, etc.).

What you need to know about this position

What you need to know about this position: In this role you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan for our North America savory biscuit brands; specifically, Ritz and its platforms (Core, Filled Crackers, Toasted Chips, Minis, etc.).

Extra Ingredients You Will Bring

Excitement for our brands and intellectual curiosity.

Education / Certifications

A highly motivated BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.

Job Specific Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or in consumer and sensory studies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.

What you need to know about this position

In this role you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan for our North America savory biscuit brands; specifically, Ritz and its platforms (Core, Filled Crackers, Toasted Chips, Minis, etc.).

Additional Information

• Health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time.
• Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements.
• Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
• No Relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products—are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.