Sensory ScientistAnalyst, CIMR

Join Takasago and Help Shape the Future of Consumer Insights & Innovation

At Takasago innovation creativity and purpose come together to create meaningful experiences that enrich everyday life. We invite passionate and curious professionals to explore our exciting opportunity for a Sensory Scientist/Analyst in the North America Fragrance Consumer Insights & Marketing Research (CIMR) division based in Rockleigh New Jersey.

As a global leader in flavors fragrances aroma ingredients and fine chemicals Takasago operates across 28 countries and regions with world-class manufacturing R&D and commercial operations. Headquartered in Japan Takasago is proud to be ranked among the worlds top flavor and fragrance companies including #1 in Asia.

In this role you will manage the Internal Sensory Panel including database growth engagement initiatives and acuity screening in support of projects categories and addition assist in test design and deliver hands-on support for on-site sensory test execution for the Fragrance Division and support Fragrance CIMR Consumer research survey launches data formatting and visualization tools.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the management maintenance and growth of External Consumer and Internal panels for project fulfillment. With an active outlook to optimize business practices and engagement.
• Manage day to day Internal Panel communications including but not limited to study recruitment incentive financial tracking and attendance.
• Support Sensory team in booth preparation and test execution in support of project objectives.
• Aid Sensory team in sensory test design data analysis report generation.
• Organize and execute Yearly Sensory Acuity Program and Panel Performance programs for Fragrance CIMR panels.
• Support Fragrance CIMR Department Head in launching consumer Surveys data visualization and text analytics.
• Lead operations of sensory data collection software and troubleshooting.
• Follow and adhere to all safety policies and procedures and maintain high level of lab cleanliness and stocking supplies.

What Were Looking For:

Education:

Bachelors degree in a field relevant to Sensory Consumer or Market Research (Sensory Science Experimental Psychology Food Science Physical Sciences Mathematics or Statistics).

Experience:

Minimum of 1-year related experience in hands-on sensory or consumer testing environment (either a sensory laboratory or a commercial research supplier/vendor with a direct specialization in product testing sensory testing) market research or consumer insights. Candidate must be able to demonstrate hands-on experience and competency in the full range of functions required to conduct sensory research.

The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Skills: Exposure to a statistical software packages (JMP SAS XLStat SPSS) and demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word Excel). Ability to work in a fast paced rapidly changing environment while maintaining high quality research standards. Creative problem solving strongly encouraged.

Competencies: Must be a team player and creative problem solver. Must be able to handle multiple projects in parallel while maintaining high level quality in study design execution data analysis/interpretation and report writing.

Why Takasago

Takasago offers a collaborative culture focused on growth innovation and employee fulfillment. Our benefits include:
Flexible work arrangements
Tuition assistance
Comprehensive health benefits
Employee discounts
Robust retirement savings programs
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid life insurance

At Takasago we believe in investing in our employees long-term success while creating products and technologies that positively impact society.

Interested in applying Submit your application and resume to Takasagos career website.

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Takasago is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity sex/gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability genetic information marital status civil union status familial status religion national origin or citizenship military service status or any other category protected by law.