Food Insights Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Our client, a leading innovator in the food industry, is seeking a Food Innovation & Insights Specialist to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the category or other food-based business, Consumer Technical Insight (CTI) functional and performance experience which will align successfully in the organization.

Location: Hoboken NJ (onsite)
Some domestic travel
6 Month Contract (extension possible)
Salary Range: $45 - $51 hourly

Job Purpose
Bring your passion for food and consumer insights to life. In this role, you’ll lead sensory and product research, uncover actionable insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver superior products and claims that drive business growth.

• Design and execute sensory and consumer research programs to uncover actionable insights.
• Develop and manage testing plans for product and packaging superiority.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Consumer Insights teams to drive innovation and define compelling claims.
• Keep chefs and operators at the center of product development while staying curious about food trends and health innovations.
• Create engaging technical communications, visuals, and demos to showcase technologies and product superiority.

• Minimum a BS or MS degree in psychology, nutrition, sensory science, food science, physical science, marketing/market research or related scientific discipline.

• Required: Minimum 3 years in Consumer/chef/dining insights, sensory Science with experience in conducting sensory research, consumer qualitative, quantitative and claims research (in CPG with B2B is a plus).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a category R&D function, Knowledge of the category or other food-based business, Consumer Technical Insight functional and performance experience.
• Experience in B2B with chef, operators and dining experience and product functionality insight.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to bring consumer(operator)/sensory insights to life for multi-functional audiences in a clear and engaging way.
• Strong planning, organizational and attention to details in execution of CTI research and roadmap.
• Application of psychological principles to define operator insight research activities.
• Have statistical knowledge and ability to interpret data

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans; Dental Plan; Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account; Health Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!