Sensory Science Associate Scientist

Questa posizione è in Barilla    Riassunto dell'opportunità da parte della Joinrs AI:
Barilla cerca un Sensory Science Associate Scientist con laurea magistrale in Food Science and Technology o discipline affini . Il candidato gestirà studi sensoriali per support are la creazione di prodotti innovativi, coordinando panel di esperti e analizzando dati con un approccio digitale. La posizione prevede contratto a tempo pieno con sede a Parma e offre una RAL minima di €36.000 più variabile, insieme a un pacchetto welfare competitivo.
Il processo di selezione sarà interamente gestito da Barilla.
About Barilla  At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.
Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready‑made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.
Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.
Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?
Job description  Barilla is looking for the a Sensory Science Associate Scientist who will be part of the Sensory & Analytical Food Science unit.
Job Purpose  The Sensory Science Associate Scientist will manage sensory studies to provide sensory knowledge contributing to the creation of new Barilla successful products. S/he manages expert panels tasting sessions and elaborates data results with digital approach and manages results presentation. Contribute to design and set global sensory panel guidelines and continuously improve tools and methodologies to excel in assessing Barilla brands product superiority.
Key Accountabilities   Manage sensory research studies of new and existing Barilla (all brands and geographies) products and competitors ones with Pasta, Condiments and Bakery categories contributing to create superior and distinctive products and packs. Manage synergies between panel product evaluation and analytical measurements to better understand the product consumer liking
Scout, evaluate and manage the implementation of new global sensory tools and methodologies to consolidate and develop the sensory knowledge focused on Barilla business needs
Project, plan and manage sensory profiles, shelf-life product tests to guarantee alignment with technical specifications and quality performances of all global Barilla products in coherence with sensory global guidelines
Plan and manage tasting sessions of three different expert panels (10 people each session), ensuring coherence with projects timing and reliable and consistent sensory datasets
Supervise sensory results generated by panelists with digital tool and elaborate data collected to ensure reliability and high-level quality of final reports
Ensure continuous training of expert panels by a monthly program and monitor and guarantee their efficiency and motivation
Be the key account for eye question sensory software
Requirements   Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in Sensory Science or Consumer Science, with hands-on experience in managing sensory studies, conducting statistical analyses, and coordinating sensory panels

Experience with Eye Question or equivalent sensory analysis software
Knowledge of Power BI and LIMS is considered a plus
Fluency in Italian and English; knowledge of French is a plus
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate project results and insights
Experience in correlating sensory data with analytical and physico‑chemical data is preferred
Compensation Package   The gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less…