Number of Applicants
:000+
Location: Hershey, PA
Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Sensory Quality Team and working at The Hershey Company’s Technical Center, the Research Scientist position assists on high complexity initiatives, leading workstreams within larger initiatives, and/or leading low complexity initiatives with support. Complexity of a workstream can be increased through technical complexity, manufacturing complexity, speed to market, quantity of projects and cross-functional support. For the Sensory professional, complexity is driven by the learning plan and types of applied research methods (examples of complex studies includes Drivers of Liking, consumer-based specifications, large DOE studies, a combination of multiple methods or multiple waves of research). A successful candidate is learning how to demonstrate and apply technical knowledge and expertise (Sensory & consumer research, statistics and data visualization). Ability to develop and share technical expertise within functional area and cross functionally within the organization, strong problem-solving skills & the ability to think critically is important to role. The successful candidate is learning to communicate technical subject matter cross-functionally and with management. This candidate is learning how to influence cross functional team members and how to build personal networks.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Minimum Skills/Experience:
BS in Food Science, Psychology, or Statistics with an emphasis in Sensory and Consumer Research with 0-3 years experience.
A degree or certification in Sensory and/or Market Research is a plus.#LI-MH1
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
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