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McCain Foods

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Research & Development
  • Delhi

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant Bachelor's/Master's degree, 4+ years in sensory research, strong statistical skills, communication abilities, and experience in both analytical sensory techniques and consumer methodologies.
  • You will guide product development using sensory research, design testing plans, collaborate with teams, standardize methods, and manage studies while maintaining vendor relationships and overseeing timelines.

Requirements

  • * Bachelor's degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or related field, Master's degree with emphasis in Sensory Science preferred.
  • * Minimum 4 years of sensory and consumer research experience across a range of research techniques.
  • * Experience planning and executing sensory and/or consumer research in partnership with Research & Development and Consumer Insights is preferred.
  • * Fundamental understanding of applied statistical analysis, including design of experiments and multivariate analysis techniques.
  • * Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills.
  • * Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • * Ability to manage resources and leverage existing data to effectively lead multiple projects.
  • * Ability to recognize, disseminate, and reconcile information into insights and trends that advance McCain’s ability to make better business decisions.
  • * Self-motivated, adapts easily to change.
  • * Scientific curiosity.
  • * Engaging individual that encourages the team’s experimentation mindset.
  • * Demonstrated track record of supporting the delivery of winning product innovations through providing sensory input that addresses customers’ needs.
  • * Depth of knowledge in all areas of sensory science. This includes experience in the design and activation of analytical sensory techniques (eg Discrimination testing, Descriptive Analysis – Spectrum is a bonus) and quantitative and qualitative consumer research methodologies (eg Focus Groups, Ethnography, CLT’s, IHUTs etc). Experience with Operator/Chef/Customer focused research is a bonus. Experience in running internal panels and using tools such as QMA and other mapping approaches is also required.
  • * Experience in integrating these methodologies to provide required insights into the business and making recommendations to R&D and the cross functional team.
  • * Experience in the front end of innovation is a bonus.
  • * Knowledge of Food Chemistry/Biochemistry/Statistics desired.

Responsibilities

  • The Sensory Scientist at McCain plays a crucial role in guiding product development and innovation using sensory and consumer research. They provide direction and training on sensory aspects of McCain's products to various stakeholders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and integrate sensory practices into the product development process.
  • The role is responsible for using and creating sensory consumer and analytical methods to guide product development, enable successful innovation launches, and guide renovation efforts. They design and lead testing plans, issue reports, and create actionable recommendations. They collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Operations, and other partners on new products, processes, quality improvements, and cost savings.
  • As part of the Global Sensory and User Experience team, the Sensory Scientist also works to expand McCain's global sensory capabilities, including optimizing and standardizing sensory tools, developing new or hybrid methods, developing new training materials, assessing and onboarding new vendors, identifying and closing gaps in sensory needs, and contributing to investigations regarding the linkage between sensory methods and instrumental test methods.
  • The position executes and reports sensory and consumer research studies. The Sensory Scientist builds and maintains strong relationships with vendors, supervises the application of best scientific practices, and manages test costs and timelines.
  • Ad hoc travel to regional plants and research venues (including Research Agency sites, Universities etc) may be required.

FAQs

What is the role of a Sensory Scientist at McCain?

The Sensory Scientist guides product development and innovation through sensory and consumer research, providing direction and training on sensory aspects to various stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What qualifications are required for the Sensory Scientist position?

A Bachelor's degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or a related field is required, with a Master's degree emphasizing Sensory Science preferred.

How many years of experience are needed for this role?

A minimum of 4 years of sensory and consumer research experience across various research techniques is required.

What kind of research techniques should a candidate be familiar with?

Candidates should have experience in planning and executing sensory and/or consumer research, including analytical techniques like Discrimination testing and Descriptive Analysis, as well as qualitative and quantitative consumer research methodologies.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, ad hoc travel to regional plants and research venues, including research agency sites and universities, may be required.

What key competencies are expected for the Sensory Scientist role?

Candidates should possess exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, resource management skills, and scientific curiosity, among others.

What tools and methodologies should the candidate be familiar with?

Familiarity with methods such as QMA, mapping approaches, Focus Groups, Ethnography, CLTs, IHUTs, and experience in running internal panels are required.

Is McCain an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace.

What does McCain's commitment to diversity include?

McCain recognizes that diversity drives creativity, resilience, and success, and aims to reflect the diverse communities in which they operate.

How does McCain approach accessibility during the recruitment process?

McCain is an accessible employer and offers accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with specific needs.

What privacy policies are in place regarding personal data submitted in the application process?

By submitting personal data, candidates agree that it will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Employee Privacy Policy.

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McCain Foods

Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food

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Mission & Purpose

At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together. Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 65 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 20,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $11 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.