PX Researcher (Sensory and Consumer Researcher)

Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Tlalnepantla onsite. Be part of a proactive, experienced and solution oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Design and implement sensory and consumer research to support product development across categories (beverages, culinary, dairy, snacks, bakery, confectionery)
• Generate actionable insights through quantitative and qualitative consumer research
• Apply discriminative and descriptive sensory methodologies to evaluate products
• Analyze complex datasets using statistical tools and translate findings into business recommendations
• Present insights to internal stakeholders and external customers to influence decision-making
• Partner with cross-functional teams (commercial, marketing, innovation, creation, and design)
• Drive impactful customer engagement through consumer understanding
• Contribute to regional PX initiatives and support strategic projects
• Collaborate with PX teams, including Researchers, Panel Leaders, and Technicians

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Sensory Science, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in sensory and consumer research, preferably in the food & beverage industry
• Strong expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and statistical analysis
• Experience using statistical tools (e.g., XLSTAT)
• Ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights and stories
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
• High accountability and ability to work autonomously
• Advanced communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with EyeQuestion or similar data collection software
• Proven ability to mentor or support junior team members
• Exposure to regional or global research projects

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to influence product innovation and create products consumers love
• Work in a global, collaborative, and diverse environment
• Exposure to cross-functional and regional teams
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more