Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab - Lab Lead

Hearst Magazines; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Skills training

Work-life balance

Employee resource groups

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Hearst Magazines in New York, NY seeks a lead for the full product testing lifecycle across home care and cleaning categories, from test design to editorial review and consumer guidance. You will collaborate with editorial, design, research and video teams to ensure rigorous methods and timely results.

You will serve as a subject-matter expert for Good Housekeeping content, mentor engineers and analysts, and represent the brand at industry events and media opportunities.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in laboratory or product testing environments, preferably consumer products.
• Experience evaluating cleaning products, appliances, or home care technologies.
• Ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for consumer audiences.
• Strong integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to rigorous testing standards.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams, contributors, or cross-functional partners.
• Comfortable serving as a public-facing expert, including video and media appearances.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for home care products, scientific testing, and evolving media landscape.
• This role is based in New York, NY with a hybrid schedule (four days in the office).

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product testing lifecycle across home care and cleaning categories.
• Develop and oversee rigorous testing protocols using industry and proprietary methods.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Good Housekeeping content related to home care and cleaning.
• Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate test results into clear consumer guidance.
• Represent Good Housekeeping as a trusted authority at industry events, conferences, media appearances, and brand initiatives.
• Lead execution of key franchise programs, including the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Awards and product evaluations for the Good Housekeeping Seal.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning.
• Monitor industry trends, safety developments, and emerging innovations to inform testing strategy.
• Comfortable appearing on camera with the ability to represent Good Housekeeping as an expert through video content.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Product testing

Data interpretation

Public speaking

Team leadership

Job description

Hearst Magazines in New York, NY seeks a lead for the full product testing lifecycle across home care and cleaning categories, from test design to editorial review and consumer guidance. You will collaborate with editorial, design, research and video teams to ensure rigorous methods and timely results.

You will serve as a subject-matter expert for Good Housekeeping content, mentor engineers and analysts, and represent the brand at industry events and media opportunities.