Georgia Pacific ยท 3 months ago
Senior Sensory and Consumer Scientist
Neenah, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expGeorgia Pacific is a leading company in the consumer products sector, and they are seeking a Senior Sensory and Consumer Scientist to join their Sensory and Consumer Science team. The role focuses on researching consumer perception and sensory experience to help product developers optimize user experience and product performance.
Paper & Forest Products
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
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
Georgia-Pacific (spam account)
10001+ employees
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