Associate Sensory Research Scientist II - Consumer
Products Research
6414BR
MI, Ada
Full Time : F
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As a $10.9 billion dollar pioneer in the direct selling industry,
Amway has been helping the world live better lives since 1959. With more
than 20,000 employees worldwide, we are a consumer goods manufacturer
supporting more than three million independent business owners who provide
products and services in 80-plus countries and territories.
Based in Ada, Michigan, Amway is not only a center of health, home and
skincare innovation and top-selling, global brands. We are a company
committed to providing employees with challenging career opportunities, a
comprehensive total rewards package, profit sharing, tuition assistance,
product discounts and an award-winning wellness program with on-site fitness
facilities in Ada, Michigan and Buena Park, California.Here, you have the opportunity to add
value and be valued – to deliver your highest value professionally, while
building relationships with exceptional people who genuinely value you.
Associate
Sensory Research Scientist II
Consumer
Product Research – Ada, MI
This
Associate Sensory Research Scientist will lead global sensory and consumer
research studies that drive the innovation, development, and maintenance of
consumer products supporting Product Development, Analytical Sciences, and
Quality. This individual will interface and guide communications with
international cross-functional teams on issues relating to consumer-based
product research design and optimization. The successful candidate will
determine appropriate research methodologies, coordinate tests, analyze and
interpret experimental data and provide technical guidance. The Consumer
Product Research Scientist reports directly to the Supervisor of Consumer
Product Research.
The
successful individual will leverage their proficiency to…
Leverage
consumer/sensory research problem solving skills to lead global
research studies that drive development of consumer preferred products
Review
and select appropriate global research suppliers to ensure timely
delivery of relevant product insights
Apply
knowledge of statistics to test design and data analysis
Apply
multiple research methods and guidelines in conducting project work
Statistically
analyze and interpret data to arrive at conclusions that drive business
projects & objectives
Manage
multiple global research projects; prioritizes activities to deliver to
timelines and budgets
Deliver
timely product research data and actionable guidance to stakeholders in
R & D, Marketing and Affiliates to influence new product
development
Define,
develop and communicate research standards, and processes to internal
staff, affiliate partners, contractors and clients.
Anticipate
future research/data needs and develops long-range plans to deliver
innovative solutions
Travel
to domestic and international research suppliers to ensure consumer
learning plan objectives are met
The accomplished individual will
possess…
Minimum
3 years industry experience in sensory and consumer research
Minimum
3 years experience with sensory research
(descriptive, discrimination, etc.) for food products
Strong
knowledge of consumer research principles and practices
Strong
knowledge in in quantitative analysis procedures and statistical
software
Experience
in qualitative research methods (moderation of groups, etc.)
Demonstrated
analytical , synthesis, and problem solving skills
Ability
to lead projects from design to reporting stage
The
strong professional will have the following academic credentials ….
BS
Degree in Science or a related discipline (Statistics, Biostatistics,
Food Science, or Sensory Science)
MS
Degree preferred
Amway’s
exceptional benefits package includes: Medical, dental, prescription and
vision insurance; 401(K) participation; Profit Sharing; Bonus Eligibility;
Fitness Center; product discounts. Look into how Amway can transform your
career! Visit our web site to apply:
http://www.amway.com/en/about-amway/careers. Reference AutoReqID
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