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Wawa, Inc. Sensory Scientist in WAWA - Wawa, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Sensory Scientist
Location: Corporate
Department: Marketing
Job Summary : The Sensory Scientist will lead the internal and external sensory testing protocol for all Wawa branded products. Identifies, develops, and leverages best in class sensory evaluation techniques and methods to be used in the Wawa product development process. Contribute to Innovation Process to inform future scope of innovation and quality improvements.
Lead and manage sensory test design, execution, analysis, and interpretation for all Wawa Branded products. Includes internal and external panels as well as descriptive analysis panels and home-use studies. Provide direction to Product Development and Category Teams.
Determine appropriate sensory methodologies as well as design, conduct and interpret data to reduce business risk in decision making and enhance product knowledge.
Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of coffee standards.
Analyze key foodservice industry trends and assess the opportunity for Wawa. Use data to determine a strategic recommendation of future product opportunities, methodology to vet and test and re-prioritize to best meet customer and business needs
Lead the product development function for the accelerated innovation process and provide ongoing project management throughout the testing phase. Collaborate with Project Manager of Product Innovation Testing to ensure successful test implementation and documentation to create a product pipeline for future deployment.
Facilitate and lead concept planning sessions to identify budget driving and LRP initiatives, align on priorities and adjust competitive landscape to inform a sustainable business plan.
Provide continuous evaluation of competitive products and vendor capabilities in order to lead efforts to improve quality of existing products within core programs. Understand the competitive environment by performing product evaluations, attend benchmarking trips and conduct trend analysis.
Essential Functions:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Analyze information and effectively propose solutions.
Strong consultative, facilitation, project management and presentation skills.
High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to effectively negotiate.
Handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Work independently.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Certified Culinary Scientist, Certified Research Chef, Sensory Design or related field preferred
Minimum 7 years in food and beverage sensory test design, execution, analysis, and interpretation
Proven project management skills and experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
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Wawa is an associate-owned, privately held organization with more than 950 stores and 40,000+ associates who have a shared purpose of “Fulfilling Lives, Every Day,” for our customers, communities and each other.
Wawa has evolved into a one-stop convenience retailer offering fresh food, beverages and fuel in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington D.C. In our journey to achieve “boundless convenience,” Wawa offers its own brand of elevated customer service that’s achieved through continued food service innovation, new store growth and digital experiences. Whether you join us as a part-time associate, store leader or corporate associate, you’ll be a part of a team that has a shared mission to put our core values first in everything we do.
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