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Sensory Scientist

United States, Salisbury Employment contract 68000.00 - 102000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Shape the future of product innovation through consumer insights and sensory excellence. As a Sensory Scientist, you will serve as a key connection between Research & Development and Marketing, delivering meaningful sensory guidance that supports business growth and product success. You will partner with cross-functional teams to design and execute sensory and consumer research that drives product optimization, innovation, and strategic decision-making. From customizing research methodologies to analyzing data and presenting actionable insights, you will play an important role in helping bring high quality, consumer-focused products to market. Working closely with the Sensory Manager, this role is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives on combining science, consumer understanding, and innovation in a dynamic environment.

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

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

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree
  • Sensory experience
  • Knowledge of JMP, Compusense, and/or XLSTAT
  • Strong statistics and sensory methodology knowledge

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
  • annual bonus
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