Our client, a leading innovator in the food industry, is seeking a **Food Innovation & Insights Specialis** t 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. **What we’re looking for:** + 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! ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.