R&D Consumer Science & Competitive Intelligence Intern 2027
Core
Support R&D Sensory & Consumer Experience team in running sensory panels, analyzing consumer complaints, and developing competitive intelligence insights.
Role type
Intern, R&D Sensory & Consumer Science
Builds
Sensory testing protocols, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence tools
Domain
Food Science / Consumer Science
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Sensory testing protocols, data analysis, consumer insights, method development, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Sensory methodologies, consumer science background
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Support/oversee preparation, running, and completion of sensory panels; Collaborate with managed services to ensure testing protocol and Quality Management System adherence; Apply academic knowledge to Method Development and Best Practice tool development; Assist in management and execution of brand stewardship & innovation sensory testing; Support setting up of sensory testing protocols and panels for new product categories; Work on data review, analysis, interpretation, and insights regarding consumer sensory complaints and sensory quality; Develop/deploy methodologies and tools creating competitive intelligence insights.