Strivector Corp is a National Recruiting and Staffing agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors.
Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector s premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Sensory & Analytical Manager Product Design your roles and responsibilities will include:
The Sensory & Analytical Manager will lead sensory and analytical research supporting
pet nutrition product innovation. This person will manage a team of scientists, develop sensory and analytical testing methods, analyze complex research data, and turn findings into actionable product-development recommendations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and develop a team of sensory and analytical scientists.
- Manage sensory and product-design analytical laboratories.
- Develop and implement innovative sensory testing methodologies.
- Design and oversee human sensory studies and laboratory experiments.
- Establish KPIs connecting laboratory results with pet preference and consumer satisfaction.
- Lead advanced data analysis, visualization, modeling, and reporting.
- Investigate ingredients, processing parameters, product characteristics, and aesthetics.
- Partner with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams.
- Translate technical and sensory research into recommendations for product innovation and commercialization.
- Maintain strong laboratory, product safety, quality, and regulatory practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Most importantly, you need to be a passionate
Sensory & Analytical Manager Product Design who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal
Sensory & Analytical Manager Product Design would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:
Required Qualifications- PhD in Sensory Science or a related field.
- 4+ years of food or pet food industry experience.
- Direct supervisory experience managing scientific teams.
- Strong expertise in human sensory study design.
- Experience with laboratory experimental design and advanced analytical food-testing methods.
- Understanding of food/product safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Background- Food Science / Sensory Science
- Consumer sensory research
- Product development and innovation
- Sensory methodology development
- Statistical/data analysis
- Laboratory leadership
- Ingredient/formulation optimization
- Cross-functional R&D leadership
Pet food experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with strong
human-food sensory science and product-development experience may also be considered.
We understand that even if you are a seasoned Sensory & Analytical Manager Product Design you may not have all the skills listed here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry
Minimum Education: PhD in Sensory Science or a related field.
Minimum Experience: 4+ years of food or pet food industry experience.
Type of position: Full-time Permanent position with benefits
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Remote / Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Relocation accepted: Yes, Full relocation benefits are provided