Associate Sensory Scientist

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. 
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As an Associate Sensory Scientist, you will support sensory projects that guide product development and new ideas. You'll apply sensory methodologies and statistical analysis to create insights that help shape taste solutions. You will combine scientific expertise with collaboration across teams to deliver meaningful results and influence decisions with data-driven sensory insights.

Reports to: Regional Innovation Manager
Your Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

You Will:

• Provide actionable research for internal technical, marketing, and sales teams and North American customers.  You will use data structure and statistical methods to derive insights from sensory data to support decision-making processes.
• Work with a team of sensory scientists, technicians, and descriptive panel leader to apply qualitative and quantitative methodologies to create relevant insights and execute sensory testing protocols that align with project goals.
• Collaborate with marketing, product management, flavor creation, application, and research teams to ensure sensory perspectives guide our goals.  
• Contribute sensory expertise to regional and global projects through knowledge sharing.
• Maintain accurate records in sensory systems and ensure best practices in data management are followed.  
• Communicate scientific findings through reports, presentations, and discussions with cross-functional teams internally and externally with customers.

Your Professional Profile Includes:

• Degree in Data Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in industry or academia with relevant technical expertise
• Sound statistical analysis skills with proven data interpretation knowledge
• Relevant software experiences (Compusense, XLSTAT, etc).
• Analysis skills in research or product development environments.
• Effective written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to share insights clearly.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with regional and global partners.
• Exhibit a growth mindset and nimble learning
• Fluency in English and proficiency in relevant computer and statistical tools.

Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage and a high-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.