Product Experience Research II

International Flavors and Fragrances; Natco (NJ); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, vision and dental insurance

16 weeks parental leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Career development and growth

Bonus opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in Union Beach, NJ, seeks a Product Experience Researcher to translate chemosensory science into actionable product insights and flavor strategies. This onsite role joins a collaborative Product Experience team focused on taste, smell, and consumer understanding.

You will design and oversee chemosensory studies, analyze panel data with statistical methods, and communicate findings to design, marketing and customer teams to drive product development and

Formación

• Master's or doctorate in sensory science or related field with chemosensory focus.
• 5–7 years of sensory and consumer research with human subjects.
• Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods for chemosensory perception.
• Strong statistical data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with R, SPSS, JMP or XLSTAT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute chemosensory perception research advancing taste, smell and broader sensory responses.
• Use panel-based testing to evaluate chemosensory responses.
• Plan and conduct quantitative and qualitative studies with consumers and trained panels.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze complex chemosensory and consumer data.
• Translate findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations for product design.
• Communicate findings to internal stakeholders and customers to support development.
• Build organizational expertise in chemosensory perception and human-subject research practices.
• Collaborate with regional and global Product Experience teams to share insights.

Conocimientos

Sensory research

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in sensory science

Doctorate in sensory science

Herramientas

R

SPSS

JMP

XLSTAT

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Are you passionate about turning sensory science and consumer understanding into products people love?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Union Beach, New Jersey (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, curious and solution-oriented Product Experience team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

As a Product Experience Researcher, you will represent the voice of the consumer and design scientifically sound, ethically managed research that deepens our understanding of taste, smell, trigeminal and broader sensory responses. You will connect chemosensory and consumer insights with product design, formulation and customer engagement.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Design and execute chemosensory perception research that advances understanding of taste, smell, trigeminal and broader sensory responses.
• Use panel-based testing, including discriminative and descriptive sensory methods, to evaluate chemosensory responses.
• Plan and conduct quantitative and qualitative studies with consumers and trained sensory panels.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze complex chemosensory, sensory and consumer data.
• Translate research findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations for product design and development.
• Communicate findings and their interpretation to internal stakeholders and customers to support product development and customer engagement.
• Build organizational expertise in chemosensory perception, human-subject research practices, sensory and consumer methods and statistical interpretation.
• Collaborate with regional and global Product Experience teams to share expertise, research approaches and insights.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master's degree or doctorate in sensory science, food science or a related field with a focus on chemosensory perception.
• Five to seven years of experience in sensory and consumer research, including work with human subjects in chemosensory perception or related sensory science projects.
• Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods for assessing taste, smell and trigeminal responses.
• Strong statistical data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as R, SPSS, JMP or XLSTAT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to explain complex research findings clearly.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner across creation, design, commercial and marketing teams.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems creatively and deliver practical, results-oriented recommendations.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Food or beverage industry experience applying chemosensory, sensory and consumer research methods.
• Experience conducting human-subject research or working with trained sensory panels.
• Advanced statistics expertise applied to chemosensory perception or sensory science.

Why Choose Us?

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 16 weeks of parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus opportunity

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Salary Ranges:

80.276,00-114.680,00USD