Assoc Principal Scientist CPI

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES    

Education  BS/MS/Ph.D (7/5/3) degree in Science Engineering, Food Science/Technology, Psychology, or Marketing with Market Research emphasis or equivalent.

Experience 10/5/5 through work experience in one or more of the cosmetic, chemical, pharmaceutical, or food/beverage industries.

1. Must possess extensive expertise as a generalist or a specialist with a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in the areas of advanced sensory/consumer methods, research, statistical analysis, analytical and/or organic chemistry plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines.  An understanding of FDA, EPA, and OSHA requirements is recommended.  Knowledge of the cosmetic industry is recommended.

2. Proven experience in line-management and the ability to lead, coach, and develop direct reports and junior sensory professionals.

3. Proven experience of partnering with client/stakeholders as individuals and teams.

4. Ability to utilize effective negotiation skills to influence and gain alignment among team members in the use of new methods, conflict resolution, and consensus building.

5. Must be able to lead and manage multiple projects and develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required in order to interact with various levels of personnel within and outside the Company to solve technical problems and to prepare formal written reports.

7. Ability to perform duties under very general direction and independently perform assignments with only general criteria for expected results and exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objective of assignments.

8. Must be proficient in statistical software (SAS, SPSS, etc). and able to perform complex analysis or direct others in statistical analysis.