Sensory Insights Intern Job at Nestle Health Science (Bridgewater)

Technical R+D Manager, Food/Bev

The Food Research and Development Manager provides technical leadership across t...

Location

United States , Irving

Salary:

Not provided

7-Eleven, Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
6-12 years of relevant work experience
5+ years of project management experience
Strong technical knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing technologies
Expertise in formulation development, ingredient functionality, and food product optimization
Proficiency in experimental design, product testing methodologies, and data analysis
Understanding food safety principles, HACCP, and regulatory requirements for food products
Experience with sensory evaluation techniques and consumer testing methodologies
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented approach

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end technical research and development and commercialization for innovation, renovation, and maintenance initiatives across the Private Brands portfolio
Apply and continuously improve technical development and commercialization systems that embed food safety, regulatory compliance, QA standards, and shelf-life considerations
Translate product concepts into scalable, manufacturable formulations and processes, ensuring technical readiness for launch
Own product performance over shelf life, including defining test strategies, validating assumptions, and managing technical risk for formulation, process, and supplier changes
Ensure all products comply with applicable food regulations and brand QA standards
Partner closely with QA, Regulatory, Legal, and Sensory to support approvals, audits, testing, and ongoing compliance
Serve as a primary technical partner to co-manufacturers, establishing expectations for quality, performance, and compliance
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead implementation with suppliers and internal teams
Support supplier performance management, including technical input to scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers through technical evaluations and capability assessments

Fulltime

Senior Product Development Technologist - Sport & Food

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Product Development Techno...

Location

New Zealand , East Tamaki

Salary:

Not provided

Vitaco Health Ltd

Expiration Date

July 26, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in product development within the food and beverage industry
Strong knowledge of powder, bar and beverage formulation, ingredient functionality, and manufacturing processes
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and a drive for excellence
Previous experience in a range of food manufacturing facilities

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of new products from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with brand objectives, consumer preferences, and market trends
Conduct thorough research and analysis of market trends, competitor products, and consumer insights to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation
Formulate recipes using a combination of functional ingredients, flavors, and additives to achieve desired taste, texture, and nutritional profiles
Conduct sensory evaluations and product trials to optimize formulations and ensure superior taste, texture, and overall product quality
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including R&D, marketing, procurement, and manufacturing teams and co-manufacturers, to ensure successful product development and launch
Contributing to the innovation pipeline & ideation sessions

What we offer

Competitive salary with annual reviews
Personal development and training opportunities
Great discounts on our products
Access to discounted health insurance
A day off on your birthday
Wellness initiatives and naturopathic support
A fun, supportive, and purpose-driven work environment

Fulltime

Sensory Scientist

Shape the future of product innovation through consumer insights and sensory exc...

Location

United States , Salisbury

Salary:

68000.00 - 102000.00 USD / Year

Perdue Farms

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Nutrition, or related discipline
2–4 years of work experience
or in the absence of a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of total experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate details verbally and in writing
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
Excellent team player with a positive attitude and ability to partner across teams to provide insights

Job Responsibility

Design sensory methodologies to support product optimization and innovation
Coordinate test execution and manage preparation of resources, maintaining clear communication with sensory technicians
Analyze data and provide feedback to team members in Product Development, Marketing, Foodservice, and Market Research
Report findings and recommending next steps
Coordinate and manage internal and external testing schedules
Maintain internal and external consumer databases
Lead process development for continuous improvement in sensory, including support for all R&D categories, shelf-life programs, and quality control/assurance sensory programs at manufacturing facilities
Assist in developing standardized practices, protocols, and processes to align sensory across the organization

What we offer

medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
critical illness
accident insurance
dental
vision
life insurance
optional group life insurance
short-term and long-term disability protection
flexible spending accounts and paid time off

Fulltime

Project Quality Manager

Location

Netherlands , Almere

Salary:

Not provided

Nestle Health Science

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Dairy Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience)
5–10+ years of experience in Quality roles within manufacturing environments (preferably FMCG or food)
Strong expertise in food safety, HACCP, GMP/cGMP, FSMS, audit management, and regulatory compliance
Proven experience managing quality systems (deviations, non-conformities, CAPA, change control) and leading audits
Experience in leading and developing teams
Proficient in MS Office
SAP knowledge is an advantage
Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, with the ability to perform under pressure
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate technical topics into business insights

Job Responsibility

Lead the definition, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site Quality Management System in line with NQMS, FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, GMP/cGMP, and FSMS requirements
Ensure effective implementation of HACCP, hygiene, allergen management, sanitation, NGMP, pest control, and food defense programs
Oversee laboratory operations, quality monitoring, sensory evaluation, shelf-life management, net content control, and microbiological and hygiene programs
Ensure full compliance with local and international regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA / 21 CFR where applicable, WHO Code, and statutory regulations)
Define and maintain audit readiness for internal, external, customer, certification, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely and effective closure of findings
Communicate new or updated regulatory and quality requirements across the facility and manage interactions with regulatory authorities
Ensure SAP implementation in line with internal and external compliance requirements
Drive quality performance through KPI definition, monitoring, trend analysis, SPC, root cause analysis, and CAPA execution
Lead periodic quality reviews and support achievement of overall project objectives
Champion standard practices, and continuous improvement

What we offer

Full-time position (40 hours per week)
Competitive salary
25 vacation days
3 additional leave days scheduled around national holidays
Discount on MCO Health products
Attractive green mobility program: great deal on e‑bikes with a lease option
A wide range of professional training and development programs
Professional working environment, team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues

Fulltime

Senior NPD Manager

We’re looking for a Senior New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join our Inn...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior management experience preferred, line management experience essential
Degree level qualification in Food Science/ Food Technology/ Food Manufacturing/ or similar at a minimum 2.1 grade or equivalent strongly preferred
Demonstratable passion for food with sensory training and broad experience in product testing
Proven experience in delivering multiple, complex projects to brief, on time and in full
Strong technical expertise in successful product design into scale up, validation and launch
Positive, proactive and relentless, with a flexible, can-do attitude to problem solving
A brilliant communicator and collaborator with experience of cross functional project delivery
Confident with the Microsoft Office suite of tools, with particular skills in Excel and Powerpoint

Job Responsibility

Team Leadership – line managing a team of x1 NPD Manager and x1 Product Developer, providing leadership, guidance and coaching
Ideation – working with Innovation Director, Brand & Commercial teams – you will use your knowledge of food trends and the latest functional ingredients, consumer behaviour and the category landscape to research and ideate new to market flavours and concepts, that align to our overall brand strategy
Development & Prototyping – utilising your strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, you’ll undertake benchmarking, develop detailed food briefs and manage submissions with suppliers and project teams. You’ll design the prototype recipes, setting the quality standards to ensure great taste, nutritional compliance and claims, factory feasibility and commercial viability are all built-in
Testing - you will set up shelf-life testing, analysis, data collection and interpretation, run internal and external taste panels and create summaries, reports and recommendations
Scale Up & Validation - working with suppliers and the factory – you’ll plan, oversee, assess and report on trials ensuring the concept can be produced safely and consistently at the right quality standards
Project Management – driving your projects forward, building the product elements of the Gate documentation following each phase of work. You’ll work with the project management team to flag and mitigate risk to the business using critical paths, commercial insight and factory impact
Continuous Improvement – you’ll work closely with your stakeholders in the London headquarters to identify and drive projects to continuously improve our processes and ways of working, implementing change that results in measurable improvements

What we offer

Regular travel to our factory in Nuneaton (expenses covered)
working from home 1-2 days a week
travel expenses covered for travelling to Nuneaton manufacturing site and suppliers

Fulltime

Culinary Innovation & Product Development

Support development of new menu items and ingredients aligned with brand culinar...

Location

United States , Pompano Beach

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Education in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or related fields
2–4 years of experience in culinary development, food and beverage R&D, product development, or foodservice innovation
Culinary foundation with interest in food science, ingredient functionality, and product development
Experience working in a commercial kitchen, culinary lab, or food innovation environment
Familiarity with recipe development, product prototyping, and culinary testing methods
Basic understanding of food manufacturing or large-scale foodservice operations is a plus
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Passion for global cuisines and emerging food trends

Job Responsibility

Support development of new menu items and ingredients aligned with brand culinary standards and regional consumer preferences
Translate marketing briefs and innovation concepts into prototypes, recipes, and scalable menu solutions
Prepare prototypes for internal tastings, supplier development sessions, and innovation reviews
Support sensory evaluations, product cuttings, and comparative tastings to validate product quality and consistency
Document recipes, preparation methods, and culinary standards
Assist in executing launch of new and existing menu items from concept through regional rollout
Work with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate ingredient functionality, formulation adjustments, and manufacturing feasibility
Support development and refinement of ingredient specifications with Quality Assurance
Ensure products meet brand culinary expectations while remaining operationally executable in restaurant environments
Participate in supplier tastings, ideation sessions, and innovation workshops

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Associate Food Scientist

Pro-active self-starter, willing to accept responsibility for business tasks.

Location

United States , Richland

Salary:

57430.00 - 86140.00 USD / Year

Lamb Weston

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in Food Science or related field required
MS preferred
1-2 years relevant work experience required
Deep knowledge and hands on experience with food chemistry, lab analysis, and execution of new product development
Clear, concise written and verbal communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Sporadic to frequent travel, including flying to all parts of the U.S., possibly overseas, and driving a company or rental vehicle 4 to 6 hours as needed
Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Lamb Weston representative

Job Responsibility

Under limited supervision researches, conducts experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings and prepares new products with written reports for the development of new products projects beginning at conception through successful commercialization
Follows established protocols and work plans
Drafts for review technical proposals and reports
Plans, prioritizes and completes tasks effectively and efficiently
Changes plans quickly according to business needs
Learns and utilizes on-line specification system, ingredients, formulation, etc. to document and track products
Executes experiments and prepares results for review
Using consumer insights, conceptualizes and develops new product prototypes
Formulates new products to match the ingredient statement, nutritional profile, cost and product attributes of the target product
Uses sensory tools to optimize product formulation internally and externally

What we offer

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Fulltime

Foods RDC CTI Technologist

The key task is to enable the profitable growth of the core by maintaining holis...

Location

Thailand , Bangkok

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least bachelor’s degree in science, consumer science, sensory science, marketing
An experience in an FMCG company consumer insight role (CTI, CMI) or Market Research agency is a plus
High English proficiency (read, write, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills)
Fully operational in consumer and sensory research techniques (qual and quant)
Good management skills, good teamwork attitude, good interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting
Experience within Food and Refreshment categories with proven track record within R&D is desirable
Passion to combine science, sensory and consumer science / insights to drive innovation and claims, as well as product development skills and data science skills to help bring products to launch

Job Responsibility

Be the guardian of consumer insights and requirements - meaning to proactively bring in consumer insights and requirements and convert them into R&D actions and deliverables
Partnering seamlessly with CMI to deliver consumer, market and product insights help guiding project teams to consumer pains and gains and build superior solutions to the problems identified, with clearly identified technical requirements and attributes
In collaboration with CMI and RD, designing and implementing E2E consumer research to assess the performance of product/pack prototypes on the key attributes/benefits of the brand concept
Designing of sensory measurement studies to provide objective quantitative measures of product/pack attributes against technical targets and competitor benchmarks
Providing robust data from consumer research or sensory measurements to support patents and claims to make a compelling story
Keeping abreast of internal and external developments in consumer research techniques and sensory evaluation methodology and applying knowledge within innovation projects to enhance decision making
Support experimental design and statistical analyses to maximise the quality of consumer and sensory research
CTI researchers are required to lead all activities with minimum line manager’s supervision. This includes also challenging and clarifying briefs as necessary to ensure right things to do and identifying end-to-end plan for each
CTI researchers are responsible for making sure that data, reports, documents are stored and easily accessible by all relevant parties
CTI researchers will have contact with stakeholders both inside and outside of RD on a regular basis

Fulltime

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