Scientist, R&D – Consumer Experience (CX) Product Insights

Location: Glenview, Illinois, United States; hybrid schedule with up to two virtual days and at least three in-person days per week at the assigned work location

New hire base salary: $77,800–$97,300 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and manages food and beverage brands and products.

What you will do

• Support consumer experience research for an assigned portfolio of brands and platforms.
• Execute CX learning plans aligned with prototyping, qualification, and launch-readiness milestones.
• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research on product and packaging experiences.
• Synthesize findings into actionable summaries, recommendations, and experience targets.
• Partner with R&D, Packaging, Sensory, Marketing, Insights, Culinary, and external research suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier fieldwork, timelines, deliverable quality, project documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Physical Science, Consumer Behavior/Psychology, Industrial Design, or Marketing with a strong consumer research focus, plus at least two years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Master’s with one year or a PhD with no relevant experience.
• Foundational qualitative and quantitative research skills, including study design, instrument development, synthesis, and storytelling.
• Ability to translate consumer learning into product and packaging decisions, targets, and design criteria.
• Familiarity with research, survey/testing, and analysis platforms.
• Strong organization, analytical problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities under guidance.

Nice to have

• Consumer packaged goods experience.
• Food and beverage industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting office collaboration and virtual work.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and screenings or assessments.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, and flexible work arrangements.
• Training, learning opportunities, wellbeing programs, family support, and employee assistance resources.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.