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Mars is one of the world's largest family owned companies with 40,000 associates, operating from two sites in the Netherlands. From Veghel confectionery and pet food are sold throughout The Netherlands. Mars Incorporated's largest chocolate factory is also located in Veghel. In Oud-Beijerland main meal products such as Oriental and Mediterranean sauces and soups are produced. Both sites play an important part in Mars Europe. Not only as a manufacturing site, but also as innovation centre of new products, marketing strategies and techniques. In The Netherlands about 1450 passionate people daily contribute to the success of our world renowned company. For the Sensory Science department in Veghel (The Netherlands) we are now searching for a

Sensory Evaluation Scientist
Key role in launching consumer relevant product innovations - Veghel

Position
- Responsible for significant contribution to innovation projects of the European Snackfood business through the use of knowledge in the area of sensory perception
- Co-ordinating and executing sensory work related to brand, site or category projects linked to innovation, like prototype evaluation with both sensory and consumers panels
- Challenging current practices according to new knowledge on sensory science and participating in or leading new methodology development
- Sharing the responsibility for optimising the use of local sensory resources, budget and panels according to business priorities
- Representing Mars Inc. in country specific working committees and being knowledgeable on state-of-the-art sensory evaluation methodologies and related multivariate statistics
- Training and promoting sensory best practices across R&D and other departments
- Reporting to the European Snackfood Sensory Science Manager

Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in food science, chemistry or equivalent, with additional sensory qualification
- Proven competency in the field of sensory evaluation and consumer appreciation
- Good knowledge and understanding of statistics related to data handling
- Challenged by working in a professional, dynamic and international organisation
- Fit with Mars' culture and specific job competences: technical learning, planning and organising, decision quality, informing and peer relationship

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