Sensory Research & Panel Lead

IFF; Union Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, invites qualified candidates for a Sensory Research role in New Jersey. The position is on-site at either South Brunswick or Union Beach, focusing on descriptive sensory and consumer research within the Taste business.

You will manage descriptive sensory panels, coordinate studies with vendors and internal teams, analyze data, and contribute to continuous improvement of sensory methodologies while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years in a lab; sensory lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation methodologies.
• Experience with sensory data platforms (EyeQuestion, Compusense or similar).
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities; able to recruit and engage panelists.
• Willingness to travel between South Brunswick and Union Beach (1 day/week).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead descriptive sensory and consumer panels, including recruitment and scheduling.
• Plan and oversee sensory panel activities to meet project priorities and timelines.
• Lead sensory evaluations per quality standards and support methodology selection.
• Collaborate with Creation & Design teams and PX Researchers on testing objectives and feedback.
• Ensure product readiness by verifying quality and testing protocols.
• Analyze data, generate reports, and maintain study documentation.
• Coordinate consumer research studies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain sensory databases and panel records; support SOPs and improvements.
• Coach Panel Assistant and share sensory knowledge across the organization.

Skills

Excel

Word

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Tools

EyeQuestion

Compusense

Job description

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, invites qualified candidates for a Sensory Research role in New Jersey. The position is on-site at either South Brunswick or Union Beach, focusing on descriptive sensory and consumer research within the Taste business.

You will manage descriptive sensory panels, coordinate studies with vendors and internal teams, analyze data, and contribute to continuous improvement of sensory methodologies while traveling