Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist (Multiple Roles)
Core
Lead sensory and consumer research projects to drive new product development, quality, and cost-effectiveness for snacking products.
Role type
Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist (Sensory & Consumer Research)
Builds
New product concepts, quality improvements, and cost-effective solutions for Mars Snacking portfolio
Domain
Food & Beverage / Sensory Science / Consumer Psychology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sensory science, consumer research, statistical design, food chemistry, packaging knowledge, behavioral science, project management, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring
Preferred skills
Master's degree in relevant field, experience in R&D or innovation
Technologies
Statistical design tools, descriptive analysis software, discrimination testing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute complex research plans including descriptive analysis and shelf-life studies; Interpret data and report results to stakeholders; Provide technical recommendations on consumer psychology and product development; Mentor junior scientists; Stay current with industry advancements in sensory and food science