We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Consumer Sensory Scientist, to conduct consumer research and oversee the sensory expert panel.
location: Warren, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $32.00 - 34.81 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative consumer research studies to understand consumer preferences, behavior, and trends.
- Organize and facilitate sensory panels testing sessions to evaluate product attributes such as taste, smell, texture, and appearance. Also work with panel leader to ensure screening, training, validation regularly conducted.
- Assist in designing research protocols and methodologies for data collection.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data from consumer surveys and sensory panels testing.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing research findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, procurement, marketing, and quality assurance to implement research insights.
- Maintain accurate records of research activities and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
qualifications:
Min Education:
- Min Bachelor with experience (Masters preferred)
Min Experience: - Industries/Experience - Consumer research, sensory research agencies, Food science, chemistry, market research agencies
- 2-5 years' experience in sensory expert panel and consumer research
Skills: - Knowledge of data analysis of expert panel / QDA
- Quantitative consumer research
- Statistical Analysis - ANOVA
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Good communication skills
- Compusense familiarity is a plus
skills: MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS-Powerpoint, Chemistry, Sensory Analysis
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
