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Georgia-Pacific LLC · 3 days ago

Senior Sensory and Consumer Scientist

Neenah, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Senior Sensory and Consumer Scientist in their consumer products division. The role focuses on researching consumer perception and behavior to assist product developers in optimizing user experiences and product differentiation.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leading a wide range of sensory research including foundational research and historical literature deep dives to develop points of view (POVs). Becoming familiar with the range of sensory profiles and attributes seen in products across the CPG categories

Designing and executing consumer learning studies against critical business questions, starting from initial scoping, through the proposal, bidding, data acquisition, analysis and reporting phases while masterfully managing the timelines and expectations of our customers

Developing study protocols, screeners, questionnaires, and stimulus, including guidance for product preparation and handling, to maintain consistency and accuracy in data collection. Liaising with external preferred partners on study parameters to maximize learnings

Influencing product development and business teams by transforming data into insights to drive decisions and by communicating key findings to stakeholders in an effective manner. You will easily flow between generating simple analyses to building and maintaining advanced predictive data models

Leveraging AI sensory tools and a deep knowledge of sensory statistical methods to transform the capability

Working as part of an integrated team of product developers to optimize user experiences, identify meaningful points of product differentiation, and translating insights into market-relevant claims

Supporting building new descriptive panels as needed

Qualification

Sensory study designStatistical softwareData analysisConsumer testing techniquesIntellectual curiosityLeadership skillsCreativityCommunication skills

Required

Degree (Master preferred) in Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Psychology, Statistics, or other related fields with relevant experience

Consideration: BS with 5-10 years industry experience in a wide range of sensory analyses and consumer (qualitative, quantitative) testing techniques and their applications

OR MS degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Strong foundational knowledge and experience with sensory study design and analysis

Experience applying statistical software to data analysis and insight activities

Experience presenting plans and findings to a wide variety of stakeholders

Preferred

More than 5 years of experience in a sensory research role

Experience leading groups of people through complex data analysis and interpretation

Experience with consumer product development and insights

Possess deep intellectual curiosity to solve for our consumers' greatest needs

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Company

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Glassdoor3.7

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers and building products.

Founded in 1927

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.gp.com/

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