Sensory Experience Scientist (Formulation & Taste)

Haleon; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Haleon in Richmond, VA is seeking a Holistic Experience Transformation Scientist to bridge science and consumer product applications. You’ll lead bench‑scale experiments, optimize taste, and translate technical insights into tangible product improvements for the Wellness portfolio, with focus on vitamins, minerals and supplements and digestive health.

You will collaborate with formulation, product development, and consumer science teams, conduct hands‑on experiments, evaluate ingredients, and

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, formulation development, laboratory research, food science, consumer health, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• Comfortable working in a bench-based laboratory environment and conducting hands-on experimentation.
• Strong scientific problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory experimentation to support product design, formulation optimization, and innovation projects across the Wellness portfolio.
• Evaluate ingredients, sweeteners, acids, flavor systems, and taste-modifying technologies to improve overall product experience and consumer acceptance.
• Support taste modulation initiatives, including bitterness masking, sweetness optimization, and flavor balancing, through bench-scale development and testing.
• Partner with formulation, product development, and consumer science teams to translate technical findings into product improvements.
• Analyze experimental results and provide recommendations to support future product innovation and optimization efforts.
• Build expertise in sensory and product experience principles through on-the-job training, mentorship, and collaborative project work.

Skills

Lab-based experimentation

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nutrition, Consumer Health, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Haleon in Richmond, VA is seeking a Holistic Experience Transformation Scientist to bridge science and consumer product applications. You’ll lead bench‑scale experiments, optimize taste, and translate technical insights into tangible product improvements for the Wellness portfolio, with focus on vitamins, minerals and supplements and digestive health.

You will collaborate with formulation, product development, and consumer science teams, conduct hands‑on experiments, evaluate ingredients, and