Sensory Scientist - Alsip, IL

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the worlds best-known companies.

Location : Alsip, IL Summary : Lead sensory testing in support of Product Category and Segment Strategies, as well as Griffith Performance Excellence and Innovation initiatives. Design appropriate sensory tests to support decision making and drive business opportunities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities : Design and execute appropriate sensory tests to support business & project objectives. Analyze and interpret results of analytical sensory tests to provide meaningful recommendations. Participate as Sensory Science representative on project teams and collaborate to provide meaningful sensory insights.Develop and lead sensory trainings for descriptive and discrimination panels.Proactively recruit new panelists to participate in sensory panels & monitor panelist performance.Oversee panelist participation tracking and maintenance of accurate records.Maintain documentation of established sensory protocols and training materials.Design shelf-life study plans and direct testing at appropriate time points to determine product storage recommendations.Share protocols and collaborate across North American Sensory team.Support research and trial of new sensory methods. Support sensory mapping for select product categories.No food allergies or restrictions and willing to participate in frequent product evaluationsAttend conferences and courses to learn new approaches to sensory testing. Execute new projects / activities according to potential changes in priorities to support the key initiatives of Griffith Foods. Qualifications : Bachelors degree in scientific field with 3-5 years experience in Sensory Science role.Strong knowledge of sensory analysis techniques and statistical methods.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Ability to collaborate in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.No food allergies or dietary restrictions. Ability and willingness to taste and smell a variety of food products.Position may require you to lift to 15 pounds.Demonstrated ability to lead sensory panels and sensory training.Strong knowledge and experience in designing sensory tests and planning test protocols. Strong knowledge and experience in discrimination testing and descriptive analysis design, data analysis and technical reporting. Experience in consumer testing is a plus.Knowledge of technical tools that support sensory testing such as Compusense, RedJade, etc.Ability to work onsite 5 days a week as projects require (average 3 days on site).Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Benefits :

• Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYGriffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics : race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and / or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.