PX Associate Researcher I
Core
Manage and lead descriptive sensory and consumer panels, plan and execute sensory evaluations, analyze data, and coordinate studies with external vendors to support product development.
Role type
Associate Researcher (Sensory & Consumer Research)
Builds
Descriptive sensory evaluations, consumer research studies, and data-driven insights for flavor and food ingredient products.
Domain
Food Science / Sensory Science / Consumer Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Sensory evaluation methodologies, panel management, data analysis, project management, sample coordination, database maintenance, panelist recruitment and coaching
Preferred skills
Sensory statistics, data interpretation, sensory data collection platforms (EyeQuestion, Compusense), Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
EyeQuestion, Compusense, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Manage and lead descriptive sensory and consumer panels; Plan and oversee sensory panel activities; Lead descriptive sensory evaluations; Analyze sensory and discrimination test data; Coordinate consumer research studies with external vendors; Maintain sensory databases and project documentation
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC