Sensory Scientist Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the sensory scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for subject matter and/or methodologic expertise in one or more public health areas such as chronic disease prevention, obesity, nutrition, physical activity, health communications, research design, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, mixed-methods and related fields.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Solid working understanding of Sensory Analysis, Consumer Complaints, In-plant Quality Control test attributes such as centerlining and weak Link
• A Lean Six Sigma (LSS) qualification will be an advantage
• Proficiency in the use of EyeQuestion sensory analysis software Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with associates at different levels in the organization
• Flexibility to conduct conference calls outside of core work hours
• Sensory analytical methods (descriptive, discrimination, consumer testing)
• Sensory data collection systems
• Statistical analysis and experience with any of the statistical analysis software

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sensory scientist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultation on methodological and procedural factors that impact respondent cooperation and data quality such as qualitative research design and survey mode effects.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Effective communication of technical information (written, oral)
• Effectiveness in teamwork, collaboration and cooperation
• Maintenance of Sensory Excellence process within R&D ensuring sensory studies are performed as per established standards
• Supporting delivery of in-house standard sensory studies enabling the expert analysis of data and further guidance of chemists/ nutrition scientists to enable the achievement of specific sensory attributes
• Primary point of contact for Sensory Studies stakeholders and develop/maintain contacts with the different functions (including Sensory champions)
• Extensive experience with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in food science
• Works independently, but knows when to elevate issues and concerns

I would like to submit my application for the sensory scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical leadership through translating learnings of sensory and consumer research to actionable insights and serve as subject matter expert on projects.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated experience leading both consumer research and/or sensory research projects
• Background exposures to food or nutrition product development (with kids products)
• Design thinking exposures helpful
• Systems exposures to statistical packages (S+, R, SPSS, Minitab)
• Experience in the application of sensory (descriptive, discrimination) and consumer research (CLT, HUT, focus groups)
• Experience integrating sensory and consumer methods into research plans, integrating data and drawing conclusions
• Experience in the development, training and maintenance of Descriptive Analysis Panels
• In-depth knowledge of technical tools that support sensory testing (automated data collection systems, statistical software)

I would like to submit my application for the sensory scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for complete sensory and consumer research projects to support assigned category, participates in development of overall project objectives, executes against same, and recommends action plans to implement key findings.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience successfully presenting to customers
• PhD in Sensory Science, Food Science, Statistics, Psychology, or another related field
• External recognition in area of Sensory Science
• Proven record of creative scientific achievement
• Recognized initiative and creativity for contributions to the food production industry
• Qualitative training and demonstrated experience in moderation
• Demonstrated track record of scientific competency
• In-depth knowledge of Sensory Science or closely related field (e.g., human physiology, statistics/analytics, psychology, consumer science)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sensory scientist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consumer-centric technical guidance, product insights and recommendations via qualitative approaches to enable successful identification and development of 2017+ AOP projects for the global snack category.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Extensive experience in identification and application of core sensory tools, (Discrimination, Descriptive Analysis, Consumer) to drive product guidance and validation
• Extensive experience working with external vendors to run quantitative and qualitative consumer testing for guidance and validation
• Skilled in using tools to assess product and packaging functionality
• Extensive experience and understanding of design of experiments and category appraisal methodologies
• Strong links with internal R&D community
• Participation in sensory and/or consumer research and design symposiums is preferred
• Internships in related fields is highly preferred
• Fresh graduate with knowledge in sensory or closely related fields is welcome