Sensory Program Technical & Quality Lead
New Providence,
NJ,
United States
At Sensory Spectrum, we help the world’s leading brands create better products by understanding how people truly experience them. We’re growing—and looking for someone to shape how sensory science is applied, taught, and scaled across our teams.
What you’ll do:
You’ll be our go-to expert in objective sensory methods while leading both people and programs. This is a highly visible role with real impact on how we work and deliver for clients.
📍 New Providence, NJ | ✈️ Up to 30% travel
Responsibilities
- Lead best practices in descriptive analysis and discrimination testing
- Strengthen and evolve our Product Understanding frameworks and tools
- Partner with cross-functional teams to bring science to life in client work
- Coach and develop a small team of sensory scientists and analysts
- Build internal capability through training, mentorship, and collaboration
What You Bring
- Deep expertise in sensory science and objective testing methods
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading projects and influencing across teams
- A passion for developing people and improving how teams work
Background
- Bachelor’s (advanced degree preferred) in Sensory Science, Food Science, Psychology, or related field
- Minimum 6-10 years of experience in sensory evaluation, sensory science or related field; Spectrum sensory panel management and sensory technical coaching preferred. Education may substitute for experience.
Why Sensory Spectrum?
- Meaningful, science-driven work with top-tier clients
- A collaborative, supportive culture focused on growth
- Competitive PTO and flexible work approach
👉 If you’re excited to build capability, influence how a company evolves, and work at the intersection of science and impact—we’d love to connect.
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Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily which as outlined in the Company’s job description. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer screen; extensive reading; video meetings.
Notice
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
While we review every application, we will only reach out to those whose experience is the best match due to application volume.