What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sensory Science Panel Leader position at Eurofins USA Food Testing?
Job Description
Position Overview :
Reporting to the Sensory Research Manager , following is a list of job responsibilities; this list is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be available as business needs dictate.
Support Sensory Research Manager to design and execute projects to clients’ full satisfaction. Task will include :
Oversee the receipt and inventory of products for assigned projects.
Update the Sensory / Stat tracker weekly and as new projects get scheduled.
Product benching and development of product preparation and shopping instructions for manager and client review / approval.
Leading the development of the Lexicon (including references) and related panel orientation sessions, by working closely with the manager and client to secure approval.
Create reference prep sheets for DAs and hand-off to sensory tech.
Collaborate with statistician to develop sample blinding codes and scientific sample serve rotation (rando). Provide technician with detailed serve timing instructions to ensure sample quality and consistency.
Provide survey team with guidance on final lexicon / ballot and QC programming.
Assist with scheduling of sensory panelists.
Lead panel sessions and QC data as assigned.
Assist in data analysis and reporting of results to clients.
Coordinate refresher trainings for dedicated panels.
Support Sensory Research Manager with execution of Sensory Shelf Life projects.to clients’ full satisfaction as requested.
Ensure that all safety guidelines and procedures are followed, as the safety of our employees is a primary responsibility during the running of tests.
Maintain a clean work environment, including assigned product / equipment storage areas.
Comply with appropriate SOPs and methods and established policies and procedures.
Other tasks as assigned may include creation of reference / sample labels, labeling of samples and / or serve containers, cleaning product / equipment storage areas, shopping, packaging, and shipping products to clients or other testing sites.
Qualifications
Educational Background :
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Sensory Science preferred
Minimum of 1 year(s) of related work or volunteer experience and / or training; Safe Serve certified a plus
Willing to participate in product tastings / cutting of a wide range of product types.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate details (both verbal and written) to the client in a professional manner
Passion for sensory science
High Attention to Detail
Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask
Team player, upbeat and positive, flexible and adaptable
Strong skills in word processing applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook is required
Demonstrated Behaviors :
A strong communicator
Ability to adapt; creative problem solving
Fast learner, shows passion for curiosity and continuous learning
Shows leadership skills by their drive and motivation to inspire others
Additional Information
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.
Eurofins is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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