Research Scientist – Sensory and Consumer Sciences
Be
part of a talented, high functioning team at Fonterra’s Research and
Development Centre Utilise your sensory and consumer science expertise
in exciting projects End to end role – concept discovery and definition
through to commercialisation
The Opportunity:
As part of a dynamic and focussed Consumer Science team, based at the
Fonterra Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North, this role
is an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and expertise in the
sensory and consumer sciences. You will work with our researchers to
understand what consumers are looking for from our products, guide new
product development and advance the sensory and consumer science
disciplines.
It’s an opportunity to join an environment known for industry
breakthroughs and innovation, providing proactive thought leadership in
sensory and consumer science research for the dairy sector.
What you will bring and develop: With
your expertise in sensory and consumer science and related tertiary
academic studies, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of
Fonterra’s research future.
Success enablers for this role include: Sound formal training in
sensory and consumer sciences Hands-on commercial experience in the
sensory and consumer science space Experience in new product
development and demonstrating thought leadership Research experience in
the consumer and sensory science disciplines Innovative thinking,
creative problem solving and proactive, self-driven work ethos Proactive
stakeholder management with strong influencing and communication skills
to a variety of audiences Commercial experience and a tertiary
qualification in sensory and consumer science is highly regarded. The
level of appointment will reflect experience and demonstrable track
record. Applications from Research, Senior Research and Principal
Research level scientists will be considered.
Our story:
This role gives you the opportunity to perform leading-edge science and technology in one of the largest dairy research facilities in the world. Located in Palmerston North, New Zealand, the Fonterra Research and Development Centre is home to a highly collegial team of over 100 highly qualified scientists, technologists and engineers – many of whom are world leaders in dairy science – and it is investing in new techniques with cutting edge technologies right now!
Don’t overlook this great opportunity, it’s your next step, so apply today! Applications will close late night Thursday 7th November 2019 To apply, please click here. If you know someone who could be interested in this opportunity, please forward this email to them or for more information contact Maia Churichkova, Senior Sourcing Consultant, Fonterra Resourcing Services on Maia.Churichkova@fonterra.com.