Adecco
Location
Bridgewater, NJ | United States
Job description
Adecco Medical & Science has an outstanding opportunity for a Principal Scientist in Bridgewater, New Jersey . This is a full-time long-term contract position. PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS BELOW. If you would like to be considered for this position, Please Apply Now!
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey (Onsite)
Salary: $61-$65.84/hour
Job Type: Contract 10-Month+
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
The main purpose of the Principal Scientist is to deliver high-level consumer and sensory expertise to research, technology, and process-related programs, build and continuously improve functional capabilities, and develop and ensure cross-functional execution of global consumer centric initiatives. Establish consumer and sensory mastership by being at the forefront in driving consumer knowledge building initiatives. Give expert recommendations that leads to knowledge-informed decisions across the NPTC that ensures a competitive advantage/sensory superiority/differentiated innovation in existing and new categories and aligns with R&D and Business strategies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· University graduate with a MS or PhD in food science, sensory evaluation, sensory science, psychology, consumer science, marketing research, nutrition, or statistics required.
· 10+ years of experience with master’s level degree and years of experience within sensory and/or consumer testing, in a consumer-packaged goods or related business
· Or a Ph.D. from an accredited sensory and/or market research learning institution with 7-9 years’ experience.
· Expert knowledge in a broad variety of consumer, sensory, and market research techniques applied across the value chain- from early ideation to post launch assessment, in business and R&D contexts, Knowledge of and research experience in sensory perception. More specifically:
· Discrimination testing
· Descriptive analysis (including temporal methods)
· Consumer methods (qualitative and quantitative)
· Methods development
· Statistics (Univariate, Multivariate, etc.)
· Design of Experiment
· Panel recruitment and maintenance
· Panelists validation, training, and motivation
· External agency management
· Chemical senses of smell, taste, trigeminal irritation (mechanisms and function) and somatic senses
· Application of sensory techniques in quality, QA, and compliance
WHY WORK FOR ADECCO:
· Weekly Pay
· 401(k) Plan
· Skills Training
· Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
IMPORTANT: This Principal Scientist job is being recruited for by Adecco’s Medical and Science division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.
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Pay Details: $64.85 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.Job tags
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