Consumer Testing Associate (Part Time!)

SAM is a fast-growing and global sensory and consumer research consultancy. Our mission is to allow consumers a voice in the development of outstanding food, beverage, pet, and health & beauty products so as to create high quality and memorable experiences. We help our clients:

• Develop new product ideas
• Re-energize a well-established product
• Assess product-concept fit or packaging effectiveness
• Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes
• Protect product quality from inception to the end of shelf life

SAM The National Food Lab is the division of SAM that provides these services for all USA-based clients. Our sensory science program resides in our USA headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.

The statements below reflect the general responsibilities and requirements of the Consumer Testing Associate position but may not describe all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Job Description - Position is Part-Time, various days/hours including weekends/evenings as needed with no minimum guaranteed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Server – Delivering testing product and ensuring proper consumer test instructions are being followed.
• Kitchen – Preparing testing product using the protocols designated by the client.
• Host – Respondent check-in, communicate with recruiter, incentive payouts, light computer and administrative duties.
• Moderator/Facilitator – Lead respondents through testing & coordinate sample distribution with servers.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Critical thinking and ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Interpersonal skills to interact with both the public and Eurofins National Food Labs’ clients
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate the computer easily (particularly Internet, Microsoft Office and Outlook programs and systems)
• Pride in self by maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor
• Flexibility regarding scheduling including long hours

• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs
• Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours (with lunch & breaks in between)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information:

Position is Part-Time, various days/hours, about 12-18 hours per week with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Plymouth, MN are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Required Licenses or Certificates:

• Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds (50 lbs. with assistance).
• The employee must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Lab regularly processes known food allergens including egg, soy, wheat, milk, fish, and shellfish, treenuts, peanuts, sulfites, gluten, chocolate, fruit, natural or artificial sweeteners (like aspartame or Phenylalanine), natural or artificial colors.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Plymouth, MN are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.