Researcher, Owned Brand & Product Insights

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RThe pay range is $73,000.00 - $Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target. Our Product Development & Design organization thrives on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for delighting our guests.

We concept, develop, make and deliver the great tasting new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and quality experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market’s needs and exceeding them, every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the taste, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition.

Your input will have a direct and positive effect on the Food & Beverage categories. Here, you will be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop.

A role with Target’s Owned Brand & Product Insights team is an opportunity to bring owned brands to life by anchoring in insights to develop brands, products, and packaging that our guests will love. You will leverage internal and external partnerships to support innovation, product creation, and packaging development projects. Your influence and ability to efficiently consult with cross-functional partners, plan strategic research, execute, and communicate actionable insights will add value to the business teams, enabling Target to build differentiated owned brands.
** As an Owned Brand & Product Insights Researcher,
** you will integrate consumer understanding into the development process to guide development and help the business make better decisions.
* Conduct product sensory and consumer tests for Food & Beverage categories (new products, renovations, co-creation, post-launch)
* Utilize a variety of testing methods to meet project objectives/goals in the development process

Build strategic partnerships with cross-functional partners & stakeholders
* Develop strong and strategic cross-functional partnerships across various departments, such as Merchandising, Product Development/Design, Packaging, Sourcing, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Brand & Portfolio Management, Enterprise Insights, and other areas of the business
* Leverage internal and external partnerships to support sensory and consumer research

As an Owned Brand & Product Insights Researcher, you will conduct sensory and consumer research, utilizing a variety of testing techniques.  You will work with cross-functional teams on research needs, and execute, analyze & interpret sensory & consumer data to deliver insights to meet business needs.  Although the role is heavily focused in the sensory and consumer science space, you will have the opportunity to expand your reach into other types of research.*.
*** About You
*** B.S in Food Science/Sensory Science, Psychology or related field; M.S. preferred in Food Science with a concentration in Sensory & Consumer Science, Minimum 1-2 years relevant experience
* Understanding of sensory and…