Overview
PepsiCo R&D is looking for Sensory & Consumer Experience Assoc Scientist to join in Leicester.
The main purpose of the role is to develop and execute research strategies to guide informed product design decisions for Foods Productivity & Technical Brand Stewardship projects through local sensory and consumer research capabilities, product insights and deep technical expertise across Foods R&D organization.
Internal job title: R&D Ana Tech Associate Scientist
Responsibilities
* Work with key cross functional stakeholders to implement & execute harmonized Sensory & Consumer Experience (EXP) Productivity research plans. Taking into account smart research principles/risk & rigour - Decide
* Leverage existing global EXP processes and protocols and implement locally to drive time and cost efficiencies within the teams supported – Consult/Execute
* Work closely with line manager to implement and promote EXP vision and mission - Influence
* Provide actionable insights and interpretation based on research with consumers for R&D Productivity & TBS projects. Implications of research will need to be communicated to senior managers and up to LG2 executives. – Consult/Execute
* Work with EXP peers and external agency partners to ensure that required external resources are available and allocated and appropriate test designs are set and deployed to best practice requirements - Execute
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Psychology, Food Science, Sensory science) with a strong theoretical background in test design, research methodologies & statistical analysis techniques
* 1-3 years previous experience in a consumer research/insights role preferably in an FMCG environment
* Knowledge of product testing methodologies with strong background in Quantitative research methods
* Good analytical skills – ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.
* Knowledge of statistical analysis methods - Working knowledge of sensory and statistical analysis programs (e.g., XLStat, EQ from Logic 8).
* Strong IT skills, able to learn new systems quickly and to apply them in a fast-moving business environment
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