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 supervision you conduct experiments, complete assigned projects or offer functional services. Using your fundamental understanding of data collection, you will assess for compliance and take corrective measures when necessary. You may also assist in interpreting data and writing technical reports. You are regarded as a technological resource in your technical area.

How you will contribute

You will prepare samples and materials for descriptive, discrimination, consumer groups, and product testing and manage those samples and generate accurate data. In addition, you will ensure the efficient and safe running of the consumer science laboratory, including maintenance of the quality system and compliance to food safety and health and safety operating procedures and help prepare test designs, online questionnaires and performance graphs for descriptive analysis. You will help with the screening and recruitment of panelists for discrimination and descriptive panels and may assist in running routine language review sessions and prepare data collection files for descriptive analysis.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

A scientific background either through education or technical apprenticeshipSensory testing tools and/or techniquesWorking in a teamManaging time and prioritizing dutiesOrganizational skillsCommunicating effectively verbally and in writing in EnglishPrimary software applications

More about this role

As a Senior Technologist in our Consumer Science team, you will play a key role in supporting sensory and consumer research that shapes the future of our products. You will ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory, manage projects, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality sensory data that drives business decisions. This role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to foster a productive environment for both colleagues and panelists. 

What you need to know about this position:

 

Prepare, manage, and maintain samples for sensory and consumer testing (e.g., discrimination, descriptive, and consumer groups). 

Ensure the efficient and safe operation of the consumer science laboratory, including lab organization, compliance with quality systems, food safety, and health & safety procedures

Assist in designing test protocols, preparing online questionnaires, and generating performance reports for descriptive analysis

Recruit and screen panelists, manage panel performance, and enforce lab rules to ensure reliable data collection

Support and occasionally lead roundtable discussions and routine panel language review sessions

Manage laboratory scheduling, supplies, and logistics to support ongoing projects.

Learn and apply sensory testing methodologies (e.g., QDA, QMA, discrimination tests) and gain skills to independently run simple projects

Program tests in Compusense (training will be provided)

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Self-motivation with the ability to work with minimal supervision

 

Confidence in enforcing lab rules and addressing non-compliance respectfully and effectively

 

Willingness to continuously learn new skills in sensory and consumer science

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline OR completion of a relevant technical apprenticeshipAdditional training or certifications in sensory evaluation, consumer science, or laboratory management are a plus

Job specific requirements:

1-3 years related experience

Travel requirements:

Local shopping as required

Work schedule:

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Mon-Fri)

The base salary range for this position is $55,000 to 82,400; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. 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, we produce 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/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

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Job Type

Regular

Consumer Science

Science & Engineering