{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9b92eba05ab507e9ba0c5dfd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9b92eba05ab507e9ba0c5dfd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9b92eba05ab507e9ba0c5dfd","title":"Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist (Multiple Roles)","description":"Job Description:\nSenior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist (Multiple Roles)\n\nJoin our team as a Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist at Mars Snacking! We are looking for a sensory and consumer scientist with a strong analytical sensory foundation and consumer research skills to fill multiple roles on our team!  This position will manage projects and apply research methodology to a variety of objectives. This position is based out of Chicago/Battle Creek, MI. Estimated travel is 10-20%.\n \nUse your sensory and consumer science technical skills to drive new product development, product quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness projects. As an experienced technical resource to various functions, you will provide sensory and consumer research leadership to cross-functional project teams. Together we will build a stronger future for our company and your career.\n\nWhat are we looking for?\n\n• Bachelors degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Statistics, or related discipline; Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred.\n\n• Minimum 3 years relevant RD, technical, manufacturing, or innovation experience.\n\n• Demonstrated success providing technical recommendations related to consumer psychology and behavioral science, food chemistry, packaging, statistics and product development as it applies to sensory and consumer research.\n\nWhat would your key responsibilities be?\n\n• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration - Partner with cross functional product development teams to meet project goals. This position works closely with product development, marketing, marketing research, statistics, quality assurance, manufacturing and other Consumer Technical Insights (CTI) scientists. Together you will focus on the project objectives while developing customized research plans to meet objectives, conduct research, report and interpret results. Mentor junior CTI scientists.\n\n• Test Execution and Methodology – Develop and align complex research plans, execute studies, interpret data, and report results a variety of stakeholders. You will use risk-based assessments to design learning plans that include descriptive analysis, discrimination testing, consumer research, and shelf-life research based in statistical design. Partner with CTI staff, guiding the development and implementation of new testing methodologies / opportunities for research.\n\n• Technical Recommendations - Provide technical recommendations based on your knowledge of consumer psychology and behavioral science, food chemistry, packaging, statistics and product development as it applies to sensory and consumer research.\n\n• Industry Knowledge– As a CTI scientist, you will need to keep current with advancements in sensory and consumer research, ingredient technology and food science. Take advantage of technical journals, attending technical presentations by suppliers, and networking with experts in the field.\n\nWhat can you expect from Mars?\n\n• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.\n\n• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.\n\n• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.\n\n• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.\n\n#LI-BM1\n\nThe base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.\n\nThe pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00","company":"Mars","rawCompany":"mars","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T09:05:19.558Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-1012.00","title":"Food Scientists and Technologists","slug":"food-scientists-and-technologists"},{"code":"13-1161.00","title":"Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists","slug":"market-research-analysts-and-marketing-specialists"},{"code":"19-4013.00","title":"Food Science Technicians","slug":"food-science-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"311919","title":"Other Snack Food Manufacturing","slug":"other-snack-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541910","title":"Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling","slug":"marketing-research-and-public-opinion-polling"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist (Multiple Roles)","description":"Job Description:\nSenior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist (Multiple Roles)\n\nJoin our team as a Senior Consumer Technical Insights Scientist at Mars Snacking! We are looking for a sensory and consumer scientist with a strong analytical sensory foundation and consumer research skills to fill multiple roles on our team!  This position will manage projects and apply research methodology to a variety of objectives. This position is based out of Chicago/Battle Creek, MI. Estimated travel is 10-20%.\n \nUse your sensory and consumer science technical skills to drive new product development, product quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness projects. As an experienced technical resource to various functions, you will provide sensory and consumer research leadership to cross-functional project teams. Together we will build a stronger future for our company and your career.\n\nWhat are we looking for?\n\n• Bachelors degree in Sensory Science, Food Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Statistics, or related discipline; Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred.\n\n• Minimum 3 years relevant RD, technical, manufacturing, or innovation experience.\n\n• Demonstrated success providing technical recommendations related to consumer psychology and behavioral science, food chemistry, packaging, statistics and product development as it applies to sensory and consumer research.\n\nWhat would your key responsibilities be?\n\n• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration - Partner with cross functional product development teams to meet project goals. This position works closely with product development, marketing, marketing research, statistics, quality assurance, manufacturing and other Consumer Technical Insights (CTI) scientists. Together you will focus on the project objectives while developing customized research plans to meet objectives, conduct research, report and interpret results. Mentor junior CTI scientists.\n\n• Test Execution and Methodology – Develop and align complex research plans, execute studies, interpret data, and report results a variety of stakeholders. You will use risk-based assessments to design learning plans that include descriptive analysis, discrimination testing, consumer research, and shelf-life research based in statistical design. Partner with CTI staff, guiding the development and implementation of new testing methodologies / opportunities for research.\n\n• Technical Recommendations - Provide technical recommendations based on your knowledge of consumer psychology and behavioral science, food chemistry, packaging, statistics and product development as it applies to sensory and consumer research.\n\n• Industry Knowledge– As a CTI scientist, you will need to keep current with advancements in sensory and consumer research, ingredient technology and food science. 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