Job Location: Hershey, PA

Accountabilities

• Proven success applying sensory and consumer research to support new product launches and product improvements.

• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative consumer research methods (e.g., CLTs, HUTs, focus groups, ethnography, online surveys).

• Experience with analytical sensory methods, including descriptive and discrimination testing.

• Expertise in research design, statistical analysis, and translating complex data into actionable business insights.

• Experience with DOE, Drivers of Liking, product/process optimization, and category assessments.

• Proficiency with statistical software such as JMP, R, SPSS, SAS, Minitab, or similar tools.Experience with sensory data collection systems, preferably EyeQuestion, Compusense, or RedJade.Curiosity and adaptability in applying emerging technologies, including AI-enabled analytics, text generation, and predictive modeling.

• Strong collaboration, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, business acumen, and conflict management capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with Copilot or similar AI tools is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Education & Requirements

MS in Food Science, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field with an emphasis in Sensory and Consumer Research and 2–4 years of relevant experience; or BS with 4–6 years of relevant experience.

A degree or certification in Market Research is a plus.

Job Location: Hershey, PA

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