Sr Scientist Consumer & Product Insight (CPI)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education: Master’s degree in Science, Sensory Science, Food Science/Technology, Engineering, Psychology, or Marketing with a Market Research emphasis is required.
Experience: Five years of related experience in cosmetic, consumer product, or food industry research. Must have direct experience in testing methodology and questionnaire design in either consumer/market research or sensory evaluation. An advanced degree or experience in sensory evaluation, market research, consumer use testing is desired.
1. Must demonstrate a high proficiency in verbal and written communication, language skills, panel development, sensory test methodologies, sensory language development, ballot development, focus group moderating, discussion guide development, protocol development, questionnaire design and conduct of sensory and consumer product research analysis and report writing.
2. Must possess the ability to identify and clarify product and business issues and objectives and have the ability to integrate various research data, interpret, report, and communicate test results to technical and non-technical team members as it relates back to the business. Must also have the ability to correlate current and past studies to develop insights.
3. Must possess a solid understanding of consumer/market research, sensory evaluation, and claims testing as they relate to Mary Kay, Inc. product areas.
4. Must have a solid understanding of parametric statistics and hypothesis testing principles including a basic understanding of ANOVA, regression, correlation and cluster analyses. Requires a solid understanding and ability to apply experimental design to all projects where appropriate. Must be proficient in statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, etc.) as well as SIMS.
5. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to appropriately influence colleagues on sensory, consumer, and claims issues.
6. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity; innovative
7. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).