Job Information
Keurig Dr Pepper Sensory Scientist in Frisco, Texas
Job Overview
The Sensory Scientist will use his/her knowledge of consumer and analytical sensory methods to lead research for innovation and renovation initiatives, as well as participate in the development of sensory and consumer capabilities. The individual will interact extensively with Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and External Customers to deliver business objectives.
The Sensory Scientist will design the research plan, determine appropriate sensory and consumer research methodologies, coordinate tests, analyze and interpret experimental data and provide technical recommendations, reporting results orally and in written documentation in a timely manner. The Sensory Scientist will be responsible for independently analyzing the data and presenting findings to various audiences. He/she will ensure products are well optimized and deliver on the targeted quality parameters.
Position Accountabilities
Delivers sensory research within R&D, meeting business objectives, driving standards, consistency and ensuring excellence in research.
Provides feedback to appropriate cross functional team members and customers; reports findings and communicates next steps to team members. Actively participates in project team meetings as required and ensures delivery of commitments and project milestones.
Independently designs sensory experiments. Creates research plans to fit overall business priorities and objectives.
Applies design of experiments to sensory evaluation testing.
Interprets statistical analysis of the results of sensory evaluation testing.
Provides extensive knowledge of industry best practices with respect to sensory methodologies and maintains significant awareness of developing/ state-of-the-art technology.
Generates high quality, robust, compliant data, and reports. Supports improvement of standardized sensory practices, protocols, and processes across various functions of the organization. Performs comprehensive, sophisticated, and critical evaluation of own data and data from other scientists.
Lead validation of new technology applications via robust understanding of consumer science profile.
Works closely with other Sensory Scientists and Product Developers to effectively use internal panels to facilitate product development
Communicates clearly and concisely to audiences with a wide range of understanding of Sensory Science.
Scientist must be able to effectively prioritize work and manage through complexity and ambiguity
Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing business needs and priorities
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
A successful candidate will exhibit a passion for innovation.
Ensure high performance results of your team by:
Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions
Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures
Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations
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Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.