Product Experience Researcher

IFF•South Brunswick, NJ

8d•$76,800 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about unlocking consumer insights to shape the future of beverages? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste Business Unit : 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 South Brunswick, NJ (on-site) . Be part of a collaborative, open minded, and growth-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sensory Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, Food Science, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sensory and/or consumer research, preferably in the food/beverage industry.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Strong project management and data analysis skills.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Ability to refocus and adapt to shifting priorities.
Open to exploring new ideas and approaches.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting insights to cross-functional teams.
Background in beverage-focused sensory or consumer insights.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Proactively review project pipeline, flag competing priorities, and align with stakeholders to allocate resources effectively.
Identify appropriate sensory, consumer, or cognitive methodologies to match project objectives under supervision.
Execute or support execution of sensory and consumer research to generate high-quality, relevant data.
Evaluate data quality (e.g., panel performance, consumer data checks, raw data cleaning) and maintain internal databases using pre-defined templates.
Analyze data using best practices and extract actionable insights under supervision.
Collaborate closely with IC&D partners to transfer insights and guide product design and development.
Communicate and present research approaches and insights to stakeholders, including project teams, customers, and leadership.
Harvest and disseminate knowledge and insights from internal and external sources relevant to your area of responsibility.
Work collaboratively with technicians, associate researchers, and cross-functional teams.
Ensure timely documentation and system updates, including archiving and database management.