Chief Scientist

Reviewed
, a part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a detail-oriented scientist with a strong set of professional ethics and plenty of experience in numerical and statistical analysis to lead our consumer product test labs, guide our methodology, and champion our brand.

Our mission is to help people buy the best stuff and love what they already own. We do this by providing our audience informative, enjoyable, and genuinely useful content.

The Reviewed test labs are based in the heart of Cambridge, MA, featuring state-of-the-art facilities for testing large appliances, televisions, laptops, mattresses, kitchen and cooking products, and a host of other product categories.

Are you curious about what makes the best toaster? The best headphones? The best snow shovel, lipstick, and bed sheet? The ideal candidate will have a deep curiosity about the world and the ability to translate numerical data into genuinely useful information for a wide variety of audiences. You’ll be part of a rapidly growing team and responsible for providing the scientific context for daily content that enriches people’s lives.

Because we review thousands of products each year and have a commitment to transparency, we often interface with the brands we review. You’ll also have a chance to learn from them and share (and occasionally defend) our lab findings with leading makers of consumer products.

This position requires experience in research, data collection, numerical analysis, and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets. We’re also looking for someone who is willing to talk about our labs and our test processes in writing and on camera. By designing, implementing, and summarizing the results of our test procedures, this candidate will help our editorial staff and our readers to determine what is true about a product and what is just marketing hype.

This is a full-time, salaried role working 40 hours per week, with the potential for flexible work hours. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced scientist who is excited to create tests for a wide variety of products and who is comfortable translating complex data into salient conclusions for those who do not have a scientific background.

Reviewed is one of the most influential sources on the Internet when it comes to reviews of products like appliances, consumer technology, lifestyle products, and more. You’ll learn on the job and become a key contributor to a team of talented, like-minded product nerds.

The Chief Scientist role reports to the Editor in Chief and has one direct report. This person will operate out of our (truly awesome) labs in Cambridge, MA.

• Design, implement, and update test procedures for products tested both in Cambridge, MA and by remote freelancers/staffers.
• Analyze, synthesize, and present test data to determine the performance of products in the context of these test procedures.
• Support the Editorial team’s objectives and priorities.
• Uphold the scientific integrity of the lab space, the test procedures, and the collected data.
• Execute hands‑on product testing.
• Be a brand ambassador for Reviewed’s mission, including interfacing with manufacturers, answering reader questions, and appearing on camera.
• Research and investigate novel ways of testing products (including understanding and operating related equipment and instruments).
• Manage a team, helping them improve their skills and advance their careers.

• Doctoral degree in a scientific or computational field or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience analyzing numerical data and clearly and concisely summarizing that data for those who do not have scientific backgrounds.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• The ability/desire to discuss scientific topics and data in written and visual formats.
• Willingness to dive into the world of consumer products, including home appliances (e.g. dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators), major tech products (e.g. TVs, laptops, headphones, etc.), and lifestyle products (mattresses, apparel, beauty products) is essential. Experience testing these products is a plus.
• Experience being on camera and/or writing for a lay audience is a plus.
• Employment is contingent on passing a pre‑employment, post‑offer background check.