Sensory & Consumer Researcher II

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Your Role At Clorox:

The Sensory & Consumer Researcher II is responsible for designing sensory experiments to answer business questions. They will consult with R&D scientists to understand research needs, manage project execution, conduct statistical analysis, generate reports, and share findings with business partners. They will develop new sensory protocols and train panelists on these protocols to ensure high quality actionable data.

In This Role, You Will:

• Consulting & Data Analysis (45%)
• Consult with R&D scientists and Insights researchers to understand research needs and communicate findings.
• Conduct data analysis, interpret results, and create reports including business implications and recommended next steps.
• Develop protocols for new sensory and consumer research methods.
• Primarily support Sensory research; provide support for Consumer research as needed.

Project Management (25%)

• Intake research requests, design studies, and interface with R&D and Insights for both complex and routine projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.

Sensory Panel Execution (15%)

• Utilize specialized data collection software to design questionnaires and collect sensory data for both complex and routine projects.
• Control research costs through cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality research.
• Supervise CLC lab staff to ensure quality-controlled research execution.

Sensory Panel Leadership (15%)

• Lead sensory panels using standard and cutting-edge sensory test methodologies.
• Track panelist performance, provide feedback, and validate testing methods.
• Coach and mentor junior sensory and consumer staff members.
• Ensure a positive and safe testing experience for trained panelists at all times.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or relevant sensory coursework.
• 5+ years of relevant sensory and consumer research experience.
• Strong statistical understanding with the ability to interpret results in a business context.
• Experience conducting non-routine sensory statistical analyses and creating clear visualizations of key findings.
• Ability to independently design experiments to answer research questions.
• Panel leadership experience, including training and mentoring panelists.
• Comfortable pivoting quickly between business priorities and projects.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates consumer empathy and applies insights to research outcomes.
• Adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations, and possesses agile problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively with GI Researchers, R&D teams, consumers, and trained panelists.

Workplace Type:

Onsite

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[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

• –Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900
• –Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100
• –Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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