Senior Scientist, Sensory and Consumer Science
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Scientist, Sensory and Consumer Science will design, recommend, and execute complex sensory and consumer projects, supporting product innovation, renovation and customer projects. Additionally, you will maintain a high level of sensory and consumer sciences support and taste panel capabilities.
Key Accountabilities
- Apply advanced sensory, consumer science and technical knowledge to lead complex sensory and consumer research.
- Partner with cross functional teams, developing relationships and communication to ensure project alignment and support at early project design stage.
- Lead, design, conduct, analyze and deliver reports and data driven insights on sensory and consumer research to various Cargill businesses
- Independently analyze, interpret and present Sensory and Consumer Science results to a variety of audiences (technical, non-technical, customers)
- Perform and manage sensory work in a laboratory or sensory kitchen utilizing equipment, sensory software and scientific instrumentation.
- Provide technical advice and sensory training to Customers, Technical Services, Product and Process Development and Innovation teams.
- Understand and follow the latest sensory and consumer methods and bring new innovative ideas forward to the business and global Sensory and Consumer Science teams.
- Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR equivalent experience
- Minimum of four years of related work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree OR other post-secondary degree in Sensory and Consumer Science OR Behavioral Psychology or related program
- Ability to interpret and communicate qualitative and quantitative Sensory and Consumer Science data and statistical analysis
- Project management knowledge and experience
Compensation Data
The expected salary for this position is $95,000-$140,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Minnesota residents: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
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