Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Associate Scientist of Product Performance
Tampa, FL - Onsite
The Associate Scientist of Product Performance plays a critical role in assessing product performance, sensory attributes, and consumer experience to support innovation and product development. This role involves the execution of sensory & consumer testing, analyzing data, competitive benchmarking, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure products meet both internal standards and consumer expectations.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Consumer Testing & Product Performance
- Lead the execution of consumer and sensory testing protocols to evaluate texture, application usability, efficacy, packaging, fragrance, and overall satisfaction.
- Assist in the creation of testing briefs and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the development of sensory and performance benchmarks to drive product innovation.
- Help establish and maintain internal and external evaluation panels, including recruitment and panelist training.
- Maintain lab equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Strategic Partnership and Stakeholder Management
Assist in optimizing processes to streamline product development timelines without compromising quality.Collaborate with formulation scientists to design studies that align with technical hypotheses and development goals.Competitive Benchmarking and Insights
Responsible for monitoring and analyzing competitive product launches, trends, and formulations to provide actionable insights that could lead to new concepts or improvements to existing products.Methodologies & Data Analysis
Collect, analyze and interpret consumer feedback and sensory data to provide actionable insights for the product experience team.Support post-launch product monitoring to track success and recommend improvements.Maintain detailed records of product development activities, including test results and panelist data.Stay current on sensory science trends and contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies.Samples Management
Manages the procurement, organization, and distribution of product samples for internal and external evaluations, ensuring timely availability for testing and benchmarkingRequirements :
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
Strong analytical skills with understanding of statistical analysis and data interpretation.Basic understanding of formulation principles and ingredient functionality.Communicating effectively with key cross functional stakeholders to build internal and external facing relationships.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Team player with positivity and a solutions-oriented mindsetPassion for the beauty industry and trends is plusProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with sensory software or statistical tools is a plusEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Sensory Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.Internship or academic experience in sensory science, consumer research, or product development preferred1-2 years of experience in sensory evaluation, product development, or consumer research within the CPG, cosmetics, or personal care industry is a plus.