Sensory scientist

Job Description: Sensory Scientist / Sensory & Consumer Insights Scientist
Company: MARS Cosmetics
Location: Delhi (On-site)
Function: R&D / Product Innovation
Role purpose
Own the sensory measurement system for MARS—turn “feels premium / spreads well / smells clean” into reliable language, scores, and insights that guide formulation decisions and predict consumer liking.
Key responsibilities
Build and run MARS’ sensory program across makeup + skincare: descriptive analysis, attribute rating, preference tests, CLT/HUT support.
Create and maintain a sensory lexicon and scorecards (e.g., slip, drag, cushion, tack, afterfeel, greasiness, powderiness, film, dry-down time, pay-off, blurring).
Recruit/train a trained internal panel ; ensure calibration, repeatability, and panel performance tracking.
Design studies: sampling plan, blinding/randomization, test conditions, bias controls, and statistical validity.
Convert results into actionable formulation guida...