Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Hearst • New York, NY

6d • $116,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the future of product testing in the home care space. As Director of the Home Care & Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, you’ll shape trusted consumer guidance across cleaning products, appliances, and tools—combining scientific rigor, hands-on testing, and compelling storytelling to help millions of readers make smarter decisions every day.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in laboratory or product testing environments, ideally within consumer products, independent testing organizations, media labs, or manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience evaluating cleaning products, appliances, or home care technologies, with an understanding of performance testing and product claims.
• Ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for consumer audiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining rigorous testing standards.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams, contributors, or cross-functional partners in collaborative environments.
• Comfortable serving as a public-facing expert, including participating in video, live events, media opportunities, and industry conversations.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for home care products, scientific testing, and the evolving media landscape.
• This role is based in New York, NY and operates on a hybrid schedule with four days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product testing lifecycle across home care and cleaning categories—from test design and sample procurement through in-lab and consumer testing, analysis, and editorial review.
• Develop and oversee rigorous testing protocols using industry and proprietary methods while ensuring tests meet high standards and deadlines.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Good Housekeeping content related to home care and cleaning, contributing insights across print, digital, and video platforms.
• Partner with editorial, design, photo, research, and video teams to translate complex test results into clear, engaging consumer guidance.
• Represent Good Housekeeping as a trusted authority at industry events, conferences, media appearances, and brand initiatives.
• Lead execution of key franchise programs, including the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Awards and product evaluations for the Good Housekeeping Seal.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning.
• Monitor industry trends, safety developments, and emerging innovations to inform testing strategy and maintain Good Housekeeping’s leadership in consumer trust.
• Comfortable appearing on camera with the ability to represent Good Housekeeping as an expert through video content, including media appearances, hosting, demonstrations, and expert segments.

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Flexibility of hybrid work.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed