Scientist, Consumer Science

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East Hanover, NJ, USA
Hybrid
62K-85K Annually
Junior
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Leads qualitative and quantitative consumer research, sensory testing, descriptive panels, statistical analysis, and reporting for savory biscuit brands. Develops consumer learning plans, interprets findings, presents recommendations, and supports business decisions. Partners with R&D, Commercial, Insights, marketing, and other stakeholders on cross-functional projects while maintaining quality, safety, and procedural standards. May train panelists, assess performance, and provide supervision during assignments.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
Under the direct supervision of a manager, you plan and organize cross-functional projects and develop consumer-centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs. You also interact independently with stakeholders.
How you will contribute
You will deliver on single and multi-stage projects, meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing quality, actionable data. You will lead development of learning plans and all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory methods and ensure that it is translated into a cohesive story. To that end, you will interpret results, report and present findings, and make recommendations that contribute to decision making. In this role, you may also lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist's performance, interact with your peers, junior developers/marketing and other colleagues, and may take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments. This role requires understanding and the application of multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research. Teamwork is essential in this position. You will partner with key stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) and cross-functional team to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities and ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
  • Qualifications in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar
  • Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods
  • Sensory testing methods (Round Table, QDA, Discrimination, etc.)
  • Statistics to analyze data and interpret results
  • Handling multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines
  • Effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic and innovation priorities of the business
  • Working with cross-functional teams and business partners
  • Project planning and management skills
  • Problem solving, creating solutions and working independently
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Effectively communicating verbally and in writing in English

More about this role
What you need to know about this position: In this role you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan for our North America savory biscuit brands; specifically, Ritz and its platforms (Core, Filled Crackers, Toasted Chips, Minis, etc.).
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Excitement for our brands and intellectual curiosity.
Education / Certifications:
Highly motivated BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.
Job specific requirements:
  • 1-2 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or in consumer and sensory studies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization

Travel requirements:
10%
Work schedule:
This hybrid opportunity is based in East Hanover, NJ, and requires attendance in the office three days per week.
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $61,800 to $84,975; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Job Type
Regular
Consumer Science
Science & Engineering

Skills Required

  • BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or a similar field
  • 1-2 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or consumer and sensory studies
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods
  • Experience with sensory testing methods, including Round Table, QDA, and discrimination testing
  • Knowledge of statistics for analyzing data and interpreting results
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to partner effectively with R&D and Commercial/Insights stakeholders
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and business partners
  • Project planning and management skills
  • Problem-solving and solution-creation skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials list medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and optional critical illness/accident insurance among standard U.S. offerings, with wellness resources highlighted in some locations. The breadth of health programs is detailed across official and role-specific pages.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings plan with company match, with sources describing competitive match formulas and, for some employee groups, additional company contributions or legacy pension arrangements. These elements are positioned as part of a strong U.S. financial benefits package.
  • Parental & Family Support The U.S. policy provides 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for all caregivers, plus short‑term disability time for birth mothers. Adoption and surrogacy assistance and childcare-related supports are also called out in official materials.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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