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This role will lead and develop the descriptive sensory panel and oversee select flavor and fragrance research projects designed to address customer and consumer needs. The Sensory Scientist, Panel Leader will ensure sensory studies are scientifically sound, statistically valid, and effectively translated into meaningful insights that support product development and business objectives.\nYour Responsibilities:\nLead Bell’s Descriptive Analysis Program, including panelist recruitment and training, lexicon development, data collection and reporting, panel performance and sensory acuity monitoring, remedial training, and ongoing panel communication and scheduling.\nManage day-to-day operations of Bell’s Consumer Science Sensory Center, including scheduling, food safety SOP compliance and training, food receiving, storage, preparation, handling and serving, and maintaining a clean, sanitary, organized environment.\nLead sensory research for select flavor and fragrance projects, including defining research objectives, designing studies, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing reports, communicating findings to internal and external customers, and managing project timelines.\nExecute internal sensory and consumer research studies in partnership with project leaders, including scheduling, Compusense programming and utilization, sample coordination and coding, sample preparation and portioning, serving, and post-study clean-up.\nSupport the development and validation of sensory methodologies and evaluation protocols for new and evolving sensory research techniques.\nManage external research suppliers, as needed, including project scoping, proposal review, timelines, budgets, quality expectations, fieldwork oversight, and evaluation of final deliverables.\nCreate, organize, and maintain sensory research documentation and records, including SOPs, study reports, datasets, panel records, and other paper and electronic files.\nTaste and smell a variety of food, flavor, and fragrance samples as required to support sensory research and evaluation activities.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nYour Qualifications/Skills\nBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Biology, Physiology, Statistics, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Sensory Science or a related discipline is preferred.\n5-7 years of experience in sensory science and/or consumer research, including demonstrated experience leading and managing a trained descriptive sensory panel. Flavor and/or fragrance industry experience is preferred.\nStrong understanding of sensory research methodologies and statistical analysis, including Descriptive Analysis, Discrimination Testing, and product-focused consumer research.\nDemonstrated ability to design sensory studies, analyze and interpret data, and translate results into actionable insights for technical and business stakeholders.\nExperience developing and maintaining facility and operational SOPs, including training team members on established procedures.\nServSafe Manager Certification required, or ability to obtain certification within an established timeframe.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and sensory/data collection software. Experience with Compusense is strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated sensory acuity with the ability to identify, articulate, and discriminate among a variety of flavor and aroma stimuli.\nStrong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) applicable to kitchen, laboratory, and sensory testing environments.\nExcellent organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously.\nStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.\nSelf-motivated with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.\nMust be able to comply with the Sensory Center’s fragrance- and odor-control requirements when participating in sensory evaluations.\nWhy Join Bell:\nCollaborative with cross-functional experts and contribute to consumer insights in an innovative environment\nOpportunity to make a direct impact on product quality\nComprehensive benefits and growth opportunities\nCompetitive salary range $42,500 - $85,000\nReady to make a difference in the world of flavors and fragrances? 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