As a Principal Scientist in the Consumer Experience (CX) – Sensory Center of Excellence, you will serve as a recognized sensory science subject matter expert leading complex, technically rigorous projects with broad impact across R&D and the North American Zone. You will proactively cultivate foundational sensory knowledge to accelerate and deepen the organization's technical understanding of ingredients, product, packaging, and processes. You will utilize sensory foundational mastership and advanced design of experiments modeling techniques to drive innovation and renovation through advanced experimental design and predictive modeling. You will apply methodological rigor to answer critical business and technical questions, guiding product development. As a leader in the North America CX – Sensory Science team, you will demonstrate best-in-class Sensory tools, methods, and ways of working across the business.
As a Sensory Science subject matter expert, you will provide coaching and mentorship to drive technical excellence and sensory rigor within the team and across the organization including consultation and training to improve the application of sensory insights in our long-term ingredient technology research. You will partner closely with Central R&D (New Generation Ingredients, Analytical, Nutrition, Product & Process Development, Packaging, CX – Product Insights, Culinary) and external suppliers to ensure sensory perception measurement is translated into practical product, packaging, and technical decisions.
Education: Minimum Master of Science degree in Sensory Science; PhD preferred.
Experience: Minimum 7 years with MS, 6 years with PhD of Sensory research experience in increasingly responsible positions. Experienced across all sensory research techniques and applications. Consumer packaged goods experience required.
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$104,200.00 - $130,200.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
