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Job Category:	Research & Dev./Scientist
Title: SENSORY RESEARCH SCIENTIST / SENIOR SENSORY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Job Location:	Hershey, PA
Percent Travel:	---
Hiring Co.:	THE HERSHEY COMPANY
Specialty Area:	CPG
Base Salary:	$ -
Bonus Potential:	-
Total Compensation:	Based on Experience
Stock Options:	-
Car:	-	Sign-On Bonus:	-
Other compensation:
Company Description:	The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery. Headquartered in Hershey, Pa., The Hershey Company has operations throughout the world and more than 12,000 employees. With revenues of more than $5 billion, Hershey offers such iconic brands as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Kit Kat, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers as well as the smooth, creamy indulgence of Hershey’s Bliss chocolates. Hershey is a leader in the fast-growing dark and premium chocolate segment, with such brands as Hershey’s Special Dark and Hershey’s Extra Dark. In addition, Artisan Confections Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, markets such premium chocolate offerings as Scharffen Berger and Dagoba. For more than 100 years, The Hershey Company has been a leader in making a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. The Milton Hershey School, established by the company’s founder in 1909, provides a nurturing environment, quality education, housing, and medical care at no cost to children in social and financial need. The School is administered by the Hershey Trust Company, Hershey’s largest shareholder, making the students of Milton Hershey School direct beneficiaries of Hershey’s success.
Position Responsibilities:	Summary: The Sensory Scientist will work independently and as part of a team to execute sensory testing necessary to develop new products and new technologies for cost and quality improvements. The individual will apply knowledge of food systems, the human senses, and statistical models to describe and quantify the sensory differences between food products and ingredients. Responsibilities include design and execution of test protocols, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, and training of descriptive analysis panels. In addition to internal sensory tests, the scientist will execute consumer tests to provide direction for Product Development and/or Marketing. The individual will interact extensively with Product Development, Food Science, Marketing, Quality and Regulatory Compliance, Operations Engineering, Marketing Research, and Manufacturing Operations personnel. Responsibilities: * Meeting with internal clients to define test objectives, then designing test protocols (includes difference tests, descriptive analysis, shelf life, consumer testing, and troubleshooting). * Training sensory panels for individual projects and as part of the new panelist training program. * Analyzing and interpreting data; communicating results both verbally and in writing * Routine meetings with Sensory colleagues to gain and maintain alignment on methods, procedures, protocols, and terminology. * Supporting quality initiatives/teams * Professional and Organizational Training * Administrative meetings Qualifications: * Sensory Methods and Test Design * Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis * Computer skills (Word, Excel, StatGraphics or SAS, PowerPoint) * Ability to interact effectively with large and diverse group of people * Ability to multi-task and prioritize with limited supervision * Excellent organizational and communication skills Education: Research Scientist B.S. or M.S. degree in Food Science, Psychology, or Statistics with emphasis in Sensory Science Sr. Research Scientist B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Psychology or Statistics with emphasis in Sensory Science Experience: Research Scientist minimum of two to five years applicable work experience with Sensory and Consumer testing Sr. Research Scientist minimum of five to ten years applicable work experience with Sensory and Consumer testing Hershey is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Education Required:	MS/MA pref.	Paid Relocation:		Maybe
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