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Sensory Scientist
$57K-$69K / yr. (est.)
$57K
$63,372 / year
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Average base salary
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About Sensory Scientist

What does a Sensory Scientist do?
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As Sensоry Sсientists we соnduсt reseаrсh аnd testing tо helр industry guide new рrоduсt develорment (tyрiсаlly fооd аnd beverаge рrоduсts) in оrder tо determine whаt the соnsumer wаnts аnd whаt they аre рreраred tо buy. We serve аs sensоry reрresentаtive оn business teаms. We leаd аnd соnduсt рilоt рlаnt аnd рrоduсtiоn рlаnt triаls; suрроrt орerаtiоns with teсhniсаl exрertise tо imрrоve quаlity / reduсe соst оf existing рrоduсts; соllаbоrаte аnd рrоvide teсhniсаl suрроrt tо internаl сrоss funсtiоnаl grоuрs аnd externаl сustоmers; рrороse аnd identify new teсhnоlоgiсаl орроrtunities.

Core tasks:

  • aррlies design оf exрeriments tо sensоry evаluаtiоn testing
  • cоmmuniсаtes оbservаtiоns аnd next steрs in the рrоduсt develорment рhаse
  • uses disсriminаtiоn testing in оrder tо determine if differenсes аre рerсeivаble in соnsumer расkаged
  • interрrets stаtistiсаl аnаlysis оf the results оf sensоry evаluаtiоn testing
  • cоnfers with reseаrсh аnd develорment, mаrketing, расkаging, mаnufасturing аnd оther deраrtments

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Professional Growth

How Many Years of Experience Do Professionals Need Before Becoming Sensory Scientist?
On average, people work 3-5 years in other positions prior to becoming a Sensory Scientist.
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Research AssistantNew York City, NY - A year ago
what a joke! I've been slaving away as a research assistant and now you're telling me it's gonna be another 3-5 years until I'm a Sensory Scientist? 😡
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Chemical EngineerHouston, TX - A year ago
Are you kidding me? I didn't become a chemical engineer just to spend more time in unrelated positions! This is frustrating! 😤

Professional Growth

How Long Do Sensory Scientist Employees Typically Stay in Their Roles?
On average, Sensory Scientists works in this position for 3-5 years across multiple employers.
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Marketing AnalystNew York City, NY - A year ago
Seems like Sensory Scientists have difficulty staying satisfied with their role, constantly jumping ship. Can't they find fulfilling opportunities?
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Civil EngineerSeattle, WA - A year ago
Hmm, as a Civil Engineer, I understand the importance of stability in a job. Is there something about this field that keeps their satisfaction low? 🤔

Professional Growth

What Is the Job Hopper Score for Sensory Scientist Employees?
Frequent job changes in Sensory Scientist, indicating a willingness to change companies and roles more frequently.
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Quality Control ManagerHouston, TX - A year ago
I've been a QC Manager for years and I'm appalled by how unstable the sensory scientist job can be. We need professionals who stick around!
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Research AssistantSeattle, WA - A year ago
Hey guys, let's not judge! Exploring different roles could provide valuable insights and help discover the perfect fit 😉

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Fields of study

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Top educational institutions

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Path after job

Subsequent positions

A Sensory Scientist typically moves on to these titles.
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Avg. length of tenure:3 years
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Demographics

Culture & Values

What Is the Age and Gender Ratio of Sensory Scientist Employees?
Gender ratio in Sensory Scientist position: 0.32617671345995 Male and 0.67382328654005 Female. Age ratio in Sensory Scientist position: 16-20: 8%, 21-30: 69%, 31-40: 14%, 41-50: 6%, 51-60: 3%, 60+: 0%. Sensory Scientist position is predominantly female (67.4%) with the largest age group being 21-30 years old, followed by 31-40 years old.
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Sensory ScientistPhiladelphia, PA - A year ago
I'm in the 16-20 age group and I'm a Sensory Scientist. Don't underestimate us young bloods! 🔥
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Sensory ScientistPhoenix, AZ - A year ago
What about ethnic diversity? Why is it not mentioned? Representation matters, come on! 🌍

Workplaces

Professional Growth

Who Are the Top Employers for Sensory Scientist?
Top employers of Sensory Scientist position: General Mills, Mars, McCormick & Co Inc. People who work in Sensory Scientist position most typically go on to work for the General Mills.
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Sensory ScientistPhiladelphia, PA - A year ago
I disagree, General Mills is known for their innovation! People just don't appreciate their dedication to sensory science.
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Sensory ScientistBoston, MA - A year ago
🙄 Seriously? McCormick & Co Inc. might be known, but they have nothing on the impact of Mars in the industry!
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Mars
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Professional Growth

What Industries Does Sensory Scientist Typically Have Experience In?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Sensory Scientist: Retail, Manufacturing, Professional / Scientific / Technical, Education, Administrative & Support. Sensory Scientist employees most likely come from a Retail industry background.
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Sensory ScientistChicago, IL - A year ago
No, it's about how different industries utilize sensory science in different ways. Retail focuses on enhancing the shopping experience, while manufacturing may concentrate on quality control and product improvement. 🧐
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Sensory ScientistHouston, TX - A year ago
Well, I think educational institutions may employ Sensory Scientists to conduct research and develop innovative teaching methods. Sounds fascinating! 😲

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Do a lot of women work as a Sensory Scientist?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
More women than men choose this profession.
What is the typical age to work as a Sensory Scientist?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
28 is the average age of people working as a Sensory Scientist.
Is a Sensory Scientist considered to be a senior profession?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
On average, people have 4 years of experience when they start working as a Sensory Scientist
Which industries are highly likely to employ a Sensory Scientist?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Manufacturing is the most probable for a Sensory Scientist to work in.
Is it encouraged to have a degree as a Sensory Scientist?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
A Bachelor of Science degree could not hurt if you want to be a Sensory Scientist
Which company are you working for as a Sensory Scientist?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
General Mills, Mars, McCormick & Co Inc, MillerCoors and Nestlé has the most employees.
How long do people usually work as a Sensory Scientist when they switch to another position?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
A Sensory Scientist typically moves on after 4 years
How frequently people change companies if they work as a Sensory Scientist?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
It’s likely to work for multiple companies while holding the same title.
What typical professions people working as a Sensory Scientist switch to?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Changing from a Sensory Scientist to Scientist is a typical career path.
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