Sensory Food Scientist (Tech Center) - Caldwell, ID

Simplot • Caldwell, ID • 1w ago

Location:

Caldwell, ID, US, 83607-9221

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Sensory Scientist provides the technical leadership and scientific expertise to effectively design and conduct innovative sensory and consumer test protocols and analyze the research data. This role manages the activities of the trained sensory panel, completes analysis, and provides recommendations to various stakeholders including scientists, project teams, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Train and lead descriptive analysis panelists. Manage research projects from design to report/presentation stage. Develop appropriate statistical methodologies to resolve or clarify issues or problems. Tailor statistical analysis of complex data sets into an easily understandable format. Help develop and implement sensory evaluation and consumer research protocols that provide customer insight for the development of new products.

Provide technical assistance to appropriate groups with knowledge of current and innovative sensory and statistical methodologies by making and maintaining contact with outside suppliers.

Provide proper documentation for project research, descriptive panel training programs and plant training programs.

Contribute to profitability by suggesting innovative project and process ideas; participates in follow through with development and implementation of the programs. Contributes to a positive and rewarding team and working environment within Simplot.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) Sensory Science, Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Technology, Culinary Science or a related field from 4 year college or university required

Master's Degree preferred

Relevant Experience

1-3+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

At least one year in a sensory science role, ideally involving a number of these areas over the period:

Demonstrates knowledge in key descriptive and consumer research protocols

Competent in statistical analysis of qualitative and quantitative data sets (XLSTAT preferred)

Experience in managing research projects from design to report/presentation stage

Proven ability to lead a group through training activities

Experience in technical report writing highly desirable

Job Requisition ID : 22880

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Pay Grade: Global Grade 4

Location(s) : GF Tech Center R&D - Caldwell

Country: United States

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

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