Job DescriptionSensory Scientist - Erlanger, KYThe Scientist supports sensory and technical projects, as well as cross-functional initiatives, to meet internal and customer needs. This role independently manages daily tasks, completes work on time, and communicates updates effectively while supporting project timelines and identifying when additional resources are needed. This position applies strong technical problem-solving skills, root cause analysis, and technical issue resolution. This position supports the planning, design, execution, and reporting of sensory panels, including descriptive panel activities, while maintaining best practices for data quality, lab upkeep, and documentation. The use of tools such as Microsoft Office and Compusense proficiently and contributes to customer, team, and cross-functional meetings with guidance. The role requires developing project leadership, leadership capability, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on continuous learning, industry knowledge, and proactive development. Knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis is preferred. A college degree or higher in chemistry, food science, psychology, sensory science, or a related field, along with four years of relevant experience, is required.
Essential Functions:- Exhibits intellectual curiosity and develops creative solutions for business and research objectives.
- Works effectively in cross-functional relationships and with external research suppliers.
- Demonstrates a high level of accountability and self-direction.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Team Player who can work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Leads custom sensory and consumer product research across various 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.
- Stays current on new approaches and best practices within sensory and consumer research.
- Experience with statistical analysis and data interpretation is preferred
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree with an emphasis in Sensory Science preferred
- 4 years of industry experience.
- Ability to design and run experiments, including the selection of samples, testing procedures, and statistical methods.
- Understanding of Compusense Cloud data collection software and XLstat statistical software.
- Experience with advanced stats and Artificial intelligence is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
- Maintain housekeeping and observe safety standards in the lab.
- Ability and willingness to evaluate food and beverage products daily.
- Ability to travel 25%.
Interpersonal Skills:- Ability to function independently while interacting with ADM management, facility management, and ADM contract employees and ADM customers.
- Prioritization of projects against available resources.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving in team environments.
- Effective writing and oral communication skills.
- Resolving conflicts effectively to encourage teamwork without breaking cohesion and trust.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.
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Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
