Sensory Lab Technician

Do you want to work for a global and growing Sensory and Consumer research company?

Then join MMR as a full-time Sensory Lab Technician!

MMR is a global leader in guiding innovation for clients within the food, drink and personal care sectors. We advise many iconic global brands, as well as up-and-coming innovators. Our culture is vibrant, fast paced, yet friendly and supportive. Our work practices embody both scientific rigor and creative drive, leading to innovation in research methods and techniques to facilitate our clients’ creative business thinking.

This is an exciting role where the Sensory Lab Technician will have responsibility for supporting our clients sensory team in managing routine activities such as tasting; product management, preparation and serving; and support general lab  operations.

This role requires working closely with the MMR sensory team on site and the client’s internal sensory scientists. This position is Full Time will be based at the client’s sensory facility in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Sensory Lab Technician- full Time- responsibilities

 Working on site on non Descriptive Analysis activities

 Prepare ingredients, packaging, equipment, and product for routine consumer and/or sensory tests under

direct supervision

 Record incoming products, label products, and place samples in appropriate storage locations.

 Serve taste panels ensuring tests are conducted error free

 Label sample cups and prepare serving supplies for panel testing

 Inform supervisor of personnel, facility, and supply needs to accomplish projects and perform essential

duties

 Operate necessary equipment as required in assigned projects

 Maintain a clean work environment including assigned product/equipment storage areas.

 Maintain training, project, laboratory, and experimental records

 Comply with appropriate SOPs and methods, and established policies and procedures

 Work as a team with all staff to accomplish position and business objectives

 Interface effectively with clients, consumers, consultants, service providers, and temporary workers

 Ensure that all safety guidelines and procedures are followed as safety of our employees is a primary

responsibility

 Other tasks as assigned which may include cleaning product/equipment storage areas, shopping,

packaging and shipping products to other testing sites

 Actively apply new protocols and/or tools to collect and analyze sensory and consumer data

 Support department knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned

·       BS in scientific field - Sensory, Food Science, or related field a plus

·       Ability to work independently

·       Self-management

·       IT competency (experience in Compusense would be beneficial). Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

If you would like to join the team, please apply via our online portal by creating an account and uploading your resume and covering letter.

MMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer