Product Experience Research II

IFF Inc.; Union Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

16 weeks parental leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Career development and growth

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

IFF Inc. in Union Beach, NJ is seeking a Product Experience Researcher onsite.

You will design chemosensory perception studies, run panel-based testing, and translate findings into actionable insights for product design and customer engagement. The role requires a Master’s or doctorate in sensory science or related field, 5–7 years of sensory research experience, strong statistical analysis skills with R/SPSS/JMP/XLSTAT, and excellent written and verbal English.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate in sensory science or related field.
• Five to seven years of sensory and consumer research experience.
• Strong statistical data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as R, SPSS, JMP or XLSTAT.

Responsibilities

• Design chemosensory perception research advancing taste, smell and trigeminal understanding.
• Use panel testing to evaluate chemosensory responses.
• Plan and conduct quantitative and qualitative studies with consumers and trained panels.
• Analyze complex data with statistical methods and interpret results.
• Translate findings into clear insights for product design and development.
• Communicate findings to internal stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Statistical analysis

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or doctorate in sensory science / related field

Tools

R

SPSS

JMP

XLSTAT

Job description

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

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.