PX Associate Researcher I

Iff International Limited • South Brunswick Township, NJ

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About The Position

As Product Experience (PX) Researchers, we represent the voice of the consumer within IFF and help to drive regional sales by implementing research designs and effectively managing resources to ensure we create optimal products people love. IFF PX NA Flavors is looking for an Associate Researcher for the site in South Brunswick, NJ. Are you passionate about sensory and consumer insights and how they can impact product design, development, and creating optimal products people love? The person in this position will report to the regional PX Researcher.

Requirements

• BS degree in a science related area (food science, chemistry, biology, psychology).
• Effective team player.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to recruit panelists during evaluations.
• Works autonomously on given tasks with minimal reviews by manager.
• At ease with Microsoft Office environment, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with Compusense data collection software.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years' experience in a lab setting.
• Sensory lab experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for panel sessions and internal tests: labeling, pouring/weighing samples, collecting reference materials, cooking preparations, printing necessary documentation.
• Label testing cups and prepare trays for evaluations.
• Maintenance of the sensory facility: keeping clean workspaces, keeping track of stock (cups, lids, products etc.), grocery shopping as needed.
• Recruitment of participants for internal tests.
• Collaboration with PX Researchers: Schedule testing, ensure all information is provided for test execution.
• Good understanding of testing controls: keeping samples the same temperature, color, size, amount.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Teams, Outlook, Compusense a plus).
• Easy going approach, ability to switch between tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Administrative work: filling databases using pre-defined templates.
• Manage vendor payments for the department using accounting software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree