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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Scientist to join their Technical Products Research team to help translate consumer needs into product- and packaging-level technical targets that guide upstream innovation.

• Deliver technical products research projects (approx. 75%): design and run consumer and performance studies to define functional benefits, experiential cues, and claim spaces for unbranded platforms and technologies.
• Translate consumer insights into measurable product and packaging performance targets and acceptable ranges.
• Work cross-functionally with Advanced Technologies, Formulation, Packaging & Processing teams to ensure holistic technical design (product + pack/device + regimen).
• Support consumer model development and specification-setting that directly link innovation choices to desired consumer experiences.
• Plan and execute assigned work reliably with manager support; analyze data, surface unexpected learnings, and communicate findings clearly.
• Contribute to corporate/global R&I programs and share learnings with the team.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Anthropology, Consumer/Sensory Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated learning agility, collaboration skills, and strong follow-through.
• Strong interest in consumer behavior and human-centered research.
• Experience (academic or internship) applying the scientific method to solve product or experience problems.
• Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing consumer research (capstone project, internship, or coursework is acceptable).
• Highly motivated, curious, and eager to grow technical consumer-research capabilities.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Melville, NY (onsite / local) — work with cross-functional R&I teams.
• Employment Type: Full-time (Contractor/full-time status may apply per project).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated Base Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 per year (depending on qualifications, experience, and budget), based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life & disability insurance, retirement savings plans, education programs, paid holidays and vacation, and potential incentive/bonus eligibility (plan terms apply).
• Salary range disclosed per applicable pay-transparency guidance.

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Why Join

• Influence early-stage product and technology decisions by being the voice of the consumer.
• Work with experienced technical and formulation partners on upstream innovation.
• Build strong foundational skills in consumer and sensory science within a global R&I environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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