Sensory Scientist/Analyst, CIMR

Join Takasago and Help Shape the Future of Consumer Insights & Innovation

At Takasago, innovation, creativity, and purpose come together to create meaningful experiences that enrich everyday life. We invite passionate and curious professionals to explore our exciting opportunity for a Sensory Scientist/Analyst in the North America Fragrance Consumer Insights & Marketing Research (CIMR) division based in Rockleigh, New Jersey.

As a global leader in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals, Takasago operates across 28 countries and regions with world-class manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Headquartered in Japan, Takasago is proud to be ranked among the world’s top flavor and fragrance companies — including #1 in Asia.

In this role, you will manage the Internal Sensory Panel, including database growth, engagement initiatives, and acuity screening in support of projects, categories, and clients. In addition, assist in test design and deliver hands-on support for on-site sensory test execution for the Fragrance Division, and support Fragrance CIMR Consumer research survey launches, data formatting and visualization tools.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the management, maintenance, and growth of External Consumer and Internal panels for project fulfillment. With an active outlook to optimize business practices and engagement.
• Manage day to day Internal Panel communications including but not limited to study recruitment, incentive, financial tracking and attendance.
• Support Sensory team in booth preparation and test execution in support of project objectives.
• Aid Sensory team in sensory test design, data analysis, report generation.
• Organize and execute Yearly Sensory Acuity Program and Panel Performance programs for Fragrance CIMR panels.
• Support Fragrance CIMR Department Head in launching consumer Surveys, data visualization and text analytics.
• Lead operations of sensory data collection software and troubleshooting.
• Follow and adhere to all safety policies and procedures, and maintain high level of lab cleanliness and stocking supplies.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to Sensory, Consumer or Market Research (Sensory Science, Experimental Psychology, Food Science, Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Statistics).

Experience:

Minimum of 1-year related experience in hands-on sensory or consumer testing environment (either a sensory laboratory or a commercial research supplier/vendor with a direct specialization in product testing, sensory testing), market research, or consumer insights. Candidate must be able to demonstrate hands-on experience and competency in the full range of functions required to conduct sensory research.

The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Skills: Exposure to a statistical software packages (JMP, SAS, XLStat, SPSS) and demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel). Ability to work in a fast paced rapidly changing environment while maintaining high quality research standards. Creative problem solving strongly encouraged.

Competencies: Must be a team player and creative problem solver. Must be able to handle multiple projects in parallel while maintaining high level quality in study design, execution, data analysis/interpretation, and report writing.

Why Takasago?

Takasago offers a collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and employee fulfillment. Our benefits include:
 • Flexible work arrangements
 • Tuition assistance
 • Comprehensive health benefits
 • Employee discounts
 • Robust retirement savings programs
 • Employee Assistance Program
 • Company-paid life insurance

At Takasago, we believe in investing in our employees’ long-term success while creating products and technologies that positively impact society.

Interested in applying? Submit your application and resume to Takasago’s career website.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact: talentacquisition@takasago.com

Takasago is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.