Job Title: Sensory Scientist

Job Description

Join our team as a Sensory Scientist to assist in building a formal sensory function, including creating and adapting methodologies, standard protocols, and a panel recruitment process. Collaborate closely with the R&D team during product development to ensure objectives are met and utilize a range of sensory methods to monitor product quality. Your role will involve enhancing R&D team evaluations, developing training materials, executing research projects, and interfacing with customers to determine their needs. You will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, developing knowledge in relevant scientific disciplines, and traveling up to 10%.

Hard Skills

• Test design

• Respondent recruiting

• Sample preparation

• Data collection

• Statistical analysis

• Data visualization

• Report writing

Soft Skills

• Leadership

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Interpersonal skills

• Problem-solving

• Project management

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Germantown, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

This role requires effective work with diverse populations and promoting an inclusive work environment. Expect to travel up to 10% and fulfill other duties as assigned, while ensuring product safety, legality, and quality.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.