Senior Sensory Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Symrise
Location: Teterboro, NJ 07608
Description:
About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
Symrise - always inspiring more...
Your role
Position Summary:
The Sensory Scientist will be responsible for supporting the Beverage Business Unit (BU) and Research & Technology (R&T) teams by providing strategic leadership in research initiatives and designing experiments within these sectors, while acting as the data expert for the Sensory & Consumer Insights team.
This role will serve as the primary statistician, conducting advanced statistical multivariate analysis on various data sets, creating models, and supporting the development of predictive tools in the decoding of sensory attributes, such as saltiness or sweetness (in collaboration with Global SCI). This role will be instrumental in making data connections and visualizations to influence product development and drive business growth.
About you
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
Skills & Abilities:
Working Conditions:
Sensory laboratory and office environment
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally.
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
Symrise - always inspiring more...
Your role
Position Summary:
The Sensory Scientist will be responsible for supporting the Beverage Business Unit (BU) and Research & Technology (R&T) teams by providing strategic leadership in research initiatives and designing experiments within these sectors, while acting as the data expert for the Sensory & Consumer Insights team.
This role will serve as the primary statistician, conducting advanced statistical multivariate analysis on various data sets, creating models, and supporting the development of predictive tools in the decoding of sensory attributes, such as saltiness or sweetness (in collaboration with Global SCI). This role will be instrumental in making data connections and visualizations to influence product development and drive business growth.
About you
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
- Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- 2-5 years' experience in sensory science, preferably within the food industry.
- Proficient in statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, XLSTAT, SPSS).
- Demonstrated experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates willingness and enthusiasm to learn and utilize the Power BI tool
Skills & Abilities:
- Superior oral communication, technical writing, presentation skills.
- Excellent computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Strong data interpretation and storytelling skills for presentation to key stakeholders.
- Ability to influence and develop robust testing strategies within cross-functional teams.
- Organized, team player who can manage multiple priorities and is driven for results.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- The ideal candidate will be a pro-active, energetic, and creative problem-solver.
- Safety/Regulatory Training Requirements
- Normal safety, Regulatory, and ISO training per company policy.
Working Conditions:
Sensory laboratory and office environment
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally.
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.